Negotiable Salary
Mitre 10 Mega
Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand
?? Who We Are At Columbus Coffee, we're passionate about great food, expertly made coffee, and creating a warm, welcoming café experience for our communities. With 70+ cafés nationwide, we're proudly Kiwi-owned and operated—blending the local feel of a family business with the training and support of a national brand. Our New Lynn cafe is a local favorites—and we're looking for experienced kitchen stars to help out when our regular team are away. ?? About the Role This is a casual position—ideal for skilled cooks, chefs, or kitchen assistants who can hit the ground running and bring the good vibes. ?? Ad-hoc hours – no set roster ?? No night shifts ?? New Lynn based ?? Reliable transport essential ?? Prep, cook, plate – repeat! ?? What You'll Bring ? 2+ years' back-of-house experience in a café, restaurant, or fast-paced kitchen ? Confident with prep, plating, cabinet food, and assisting with the daily menu ? Solid understanding of Food Control Plans and Health & Safety requirements ? A calm, positive attitude under pressure ? A clear communicator and supportive team player ? Willing to pitch in wherever needed—from dishes to rubbish runs ? Available weekends, public holidays, and peak periods ? Ability to travel between sites we own and operate 5 cafés in Auckland, so flexibility to help across locations is a plus (not essential) ? Located in the West of Auckland ideal for an easy commute to our New Lynn Cafe. ? Bonus points if you're studying towards a Cookery or Culinary Arts qualification (but not essential!) ?? What You'll Be Doing ?? Preparing and plating dishes to Columbus standards ?? Supporting daily prep for breakfast, lunch, and cabinet food ?? Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards ?? Helping with dishwashing and BOH cleanliness ????? Collaborating with the café team to keep service flowing smoothly ?? Apply online with your CV and a short note letting us know the following Your hourly rate expectations, where you're based and your availability. Think you've got the skills and flexibility we're after? Come be part of a team where quality food and great people go hand in hand. Let's cook something awesome together!