Cook

Position: Cook
Location: North Shore City, Auckland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Guaranteed Hours:  30 - 35 hours per week
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, between 8:00am – 6:00pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present café-style breakfast and brunch dishes in accordance with the menu and established recipes.

• Prepare ingredients prior to service, including washing, chopping, portioning, and assembling food items.

• Ensure consistency in food quality, portion size, and presentation.

• Work efficiently during busy service periods, particularly breakfast and brunch service.

• Store food items appropriately and ensure correct temperature control to minimise spoilage.

• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock, and report shortages when required.

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.

• Clean and sanitise food preparation and storage areas in accordance with food safety standards.

• Comply with all food health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.

• Assist in resolving customer order issues related to food preparation when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Cook or other kitchen role in a commercial kitchen (café or restaurant).

• Experience preparing breakfast and brunch dishes is preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Ability to follow recipes and workplace procedures accurately.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Ability to work on weekends and public holidays as required.

• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.