Cook

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Summary: Join a local New Zealand-owned café and community hub as a Cook, preparing a variety of food items, running daily kitchen operations, and supporting staff. Highlights: 1. Supportive team and positive work environment 2. Prepare grill, short order items, cabinet food, and light baking 3. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and health & safety compliance * Competitive pay rates based on experience * Guaranteed 30+ hours per week * Supportive team and positive work environment Position: Cook Location: Foxton, Manawatu Type: Full-time/Permanent Pay Range: $29 - $35 per hour (depending on experience) Days: Wednesday to Sunday Hours: Guaranteed 30 hours per week, approx. 6:00 am - 3:00 pm The Company: A local New Zealand-owned café and community hub focused on serving quality coffee and fresh food, committed to maintaining a friendly, professional work environment. About the Role: * Prepare grill, short order menu items, cabinet food, light baking, and bread making * Run daily kitchen operations following food hygiene standards * Stock control, ordering, and minimising food waste * Lifting up to 20 kg—applicants must be physically fit * Train and support other kitchen staff * Maintain kitchen cleanliness and health & safety compliance About You: * Minimum 3 years of cooking experience * Experience with short-order menu preparation preferred * Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting * Flexible with start and finish times * Reliable transport required * Able to work independently and as part of a team To Apply: Recruit NZ, part of People Inc, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand's premier recruitment agency since 2008. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd like to join the team.