Cafe Chef

Key Requirements: Genuine passion for food and creativity in the kitchen Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure Flexibility to work weekends and late-night shifts Strong attention to detail with a commitment to food quality and presentation Key Responsibilities: Delivering consistently high standards of food quality and taste Menu planning and recipe development Managing food costs, stock control, and inventory Ordering and maintaining food supplies Preparing and cooking authentic Indian dishes, including a variety of curries, based on client preferences Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures Expertise in Indian spices, herbs, and garnishing techniques Operating and monitoring kitchen equipment for accurate temperature control Portioning and plating food to professional presentation standards Adhering to food safety practices, including correct storage and refrigeration Preferred Skills: Prior experience with South Indian dishes and biryanis is highly desirable Qualifications & Experience: A relevant Level 4 culinary qualification OR 2 years of proven experience in a similar role Solid understanding of Indian cooking techniques and food safety standards Creative mindset with a strong passion for authentic Indian cuisine Additional Details: Minimum Weekly Hours: 30 Maximum Weekly Hours: 45 Pay Rate: $25.00/hour Location: Woodend, Waimakariri

We're on the hunt for two talented Chefs de Parties or experienced Cooks to join our kitchen team at Flo & Co, a buzzing, locally-loved café in the heart of Kaikōura. These are permanent positions with a start date of September 2025. Flo & Co is a NZ Accredited Employer. About the Role: * Work daytime hours only; the café opens from 8am to 2:30 pm, giving you your afternoons and evenings free. * As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for baking and making cabinet food, as well as handling à la carte cooking, ensuring everything is fresh and beautifully presented. * The café is super seasonal—it hums during the summer months but slows down in winter. * The position requires weekend work and availability during school holidays, with flexibility to be discussed. * Remuneration to be discussed during the interview process. * Accommodation is available. What We're Looking For: * At least 3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced café or restaurant * A genuine passion for food and high standards of presentation * Ability to work efficiently under pressure and add to our positive team culture * Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and stock control * A flair for fresh thinking and a drive to keep the menu exciting * Ability to work both as part of a team and independently Why Join Flo & Co? * Enjoy a great work-life balance with daytime hours * Be part of a friendly, tight-knit team in a beautiful coastal town * Opportunity to showcase your creativity and make a real impact on our menu To apply, please email Bex your CV and a bit about yourself to hello@floandco.co.nz Join us for good food, good people and brilliant banter!

Millbrook Kitchens is an outstanding kitchen joinery company based in Rangiora, Waimakariri.  We love kitchens and getting things done right.  We pride ourselves on the high quality and service we provide in design, manufacture and installation of kitchens and household joinery. We also manufacture quality commercial fit outs.  Our showroom offers the latest trends in design and our factory has modern machinery using quality hardware.  We thrive on exceeding our customer’s expectations and because we manufacture onsite, we have a distinct ability to deliver bespoke kitchen design.  We have a brilliant work opportunity for the right person who is looking to work for a company that provides:  * Strong reputation for excellence  * Awesome team environment with visionary leadership  * Managers that listen and respond to what you need   * Regular, fun events that the whole team comes to  * Open-minded and supportive ownership  * Recognition and celebration of efforts  * Safe working environment  * Sticks to its values of ‘doing it right’, working together as a team and delighting our clients.  * Opportunities for cross collaboration teamwork and career enhancement  * Clear work/life balance and boundaries  * Investment in our employees by way of individual training and development plans  We are looking for a joiner with at least 5 years’ experience working with bespoke kitchen plans who loves working in cross collab teams, learning new things all the time, and having a good time while you are at it.  Ideally you will bring the following attributes:   * A cheerful personality and positive attitude   * Self-managing   * Excellent communication and time management skills with strong attention to detail  * Confident in the manufacture of kitchens and other household joinery and a track record of achieving targets  * Product knowledge in Blum hardware * At least 5 years’ experience in kitchen joinery assembly Remuneration will align with the successful candidate’s experience, skillset, and qualifications.   To find out more about this opportunity please contact us directly – we would love to hear from you.

Lead from the Workshop Floor at AIS 2017 Ltd Keep trucks rolling with a trusted local business that’s served Ashburton and surrounding districts for nearly 75 years. Join a future-focused, family-owned heavy transport business. Lead a tight-knit team, work on a wide range of trucks and trailers, and grow your career in a company that values its people, its community, and doing the job right the first time. What You’ll Do Oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy truck workshop Lead, mentor, and support a team of skilled mechanics and apprentices Carry out diagnostics, repairs, and road servicing on heavy transport vehicles Ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and turnaround efficiency Work closely with the workshop manager, admin staff, and parts team to ensure smooth workflow and great customer outcomes What We’re Looking For A qualified heavy diesel technician or highly experienced mechanic Proven leadership experience or strong capability to lead a team Solid diagnostic and fault-finding skills across a wide range of truck systems Clear communicator with a customer-focused attitude Minimum of a Class 4 driver’s licence A strong commitment to health, safety, and teamwork Why You’ll Like Working With Us Local pride – We’ve been part of the Ashburton district for nearly 75 years Growth and variety – We work on all kinds of heavy vehicles and no two days are the same People-first culture – You’ll be part of a team that backs each other up and takes pride in their work Quality gear – Modern equipment, tools, and a clean, well-organised workshop Community roots – We’re a local business with a reputation built on trust, service, and long-term relationships About AIS 2017 Ltd AIS 2017 Ltd is a locally owned and operated workshop specialising in the maintenance and repair of trucks and trailers. Proudly based in Ashburton, we’ve built a solid reputation for reliable service and quality workmanship over the last 75 years. Our dedicated team works hard to keep the wheels of our district turning, and we’re always looking for good people to grow with us. Sound like you? Apply now and show us you’re ready to roll. Let’s keep those trucks running — together!

Willesden Farms is located 30mins from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula. Totaling 6,500ha made up of steep to medium hill country and irrigated flats. Growing a variety of crops; irrigated and dryland to support the breeding, finishing and dairy operations, consisting of 14,000 breeding ewes and hoggets, 1,000 Angus breeding cows and 2,400 dairy cows. Most stock finished on farm, with replacement and dairy stock wintered on farm also. Due to Willesden’s large scale, and continual development this role will give scope to a large variety of work for the successful candidate. Jobs include and not limited to: Cultivation Drilling Boom spraying Feeding out Digger work Dozer work Engineering Mechanical work Weed control Stock work Fencing Day to day work can be tailored to suit the right candidates skill set, with encouragement to improve on other skills as time in the role progresses We offer a competitive remuneration package depending on experience, a tidy three bedroom home and work vehicle. As well as ongoing training and development to reach your career goals

BT Coachbuilders is a small family business with a solid reputation across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients and delivering a world class build. We are experiencing a massive growth period and are looking for skilled Welders, Coach Builders, Fabricators to step up and build for some iconic kiwi businesses. What We're Looking For: • Welding and fabrication experience • Previous work in coach or vehicle body building is a big plus • Good with tools, accurate, and proud of a tidy job • Honest, reliable, and keen to get stuck in • Health and safety aware - we don't cut corners • Must be able to accurately read engineering drawings. • Strong understanding of fabrication processes and techniques. • Fabricate and assemble aluminium and steel products with precision and attention to detail. • Interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications. • Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet high standards • Good knowledge of using fabrication tools and equipment • Mathematical competence and the ability to understand dimensions. • Strong attention to detail and exceptional workmanship at all times. If you have never worked on a coach but have the right experience, please consider applying still. The correct skills are transferrable, and training is ongoing. What's In It for You: • A great bunch of people who know their stuff and work as a team • Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience • Located 1 hour from CHCH and 40 mins from Mt Hutt - a huge playground on your back doorstep. Whether you're already in the bus/coach industry or you've worked on trailers, trucks, or structural builds - we'd love to hear from you. Come work with a small business that punches well above its weight with some amazing clients. Opportunity to work on brand new exciting projects for the kiwi market. Ideally full time but open to discuss 4 day weeks. If you are currently self employed happy to discuss contract work, also open to discuss fixed term (6 month min) if your current industry is in downturn. *Only those with the right to work in NZ should apply.