Third Wheel Coffee Co. is a cozy café tucked away in Paihia, known for its specialty coffee, home-baked treats, & strong connections.

We’re looking for 2 experienced Chefs.

Ideal candidate should have Strong baking skills & minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen; excellent understanding of food safety & hygiene practices; physical fitness & good character; flexibility as Industry works 24x7 all days of the year including weekends, public holidays & school holidays as per business demands. 

  • Preparing and presenting a simple, high-quality cabinet menu that complements our coffee.
  • Preparing Sourdoughs & other breads, Pastries and Croissants
  • Helping develop new recipes and seasonal menu items that reflect our values and customer demand.
  • Always keeping the kitchen area clean including doing the dishes, moping, etc.
  • Managing stock, ordering, and reducing food waste.
  • Always ensuring food safety and health & safety compliance.
  • Supporting the front-of-house when needed – from clearing dishes to taking customer orders – and always delivering exceptional hospitality.
Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Do you have Baking experience in a commercial kitchen
  • Do you have a clean character record and agree to a drug and alcohol test that can be random
  • Are you physically fit as the Chef role requires heavy lifting, bending, stretching and good physical stamina to work in a hot kitchen