Chef

The Garden Café Taupo is a popular, vibrant café known for fresh, locally sourced food and great coffee, set in a relaxed garden environment. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, and friendly service.

We are looking for two motivated chefs to join our kitchen team. You will play a key role in daily food preparation and service, ensuring all dishes meet our high standards of taste and presentation.

This is a permanent, full-time role guaranteeing a minimum of 30 hours per week, with a pay rate of $23.50 to $25.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast, lunch, and cabinet dishes according to set recipes and quality standards.
• Participate in menu planning, portion control, and food costing.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and adhere to the Food Control Plan.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff to maintain performance and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health standards.

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If you’re passionate about café cuisine and want to be part of a well-loved local venue, we’d love to hear from you.