Cook

COOKS

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Permanent/ Full-time

Cooks x 2 – Bakehaven Cafe

149F Kirkbride Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022, NZ.

Remuneration / Hours of Work: $28.00 - $32.00 p/hr, full-time permanent position.

Minimum guaranteed hours:  30 per week; hourly rate plus holiday pay and paid sick leave. Max hours: not exceeding 50 hours per week.

EXPERIENCED COOKS required.  Ideal candidates must have a positive work attitude to deal with customers from all walks of life such as crew members , airport staff, tradespersons - from various nationalities; knowledge and experience in using cooking equipment, know how to prepare, season and cook food in a cafe, dining and catering establishment.  Food safety is priority.

Skills must include:

Cooking and preparing dishes within timeframe.

Should be able to cook using meat and seafood

Should be able to load, unload, de-pan, cool, empty, clean, cooking trays and other cooking equipment

Keep clean and well maintained all equipment

Excellent hand to eye coordination

Clear team communication

Food handling and hygiene

Follow the Roster, start and finish on time

Prioritize food safety

Must be able to deal with customers in a friendly and outgoing manner

Applicants must have:

At least 3 years of relevant experience working as a Cook or Café Cook in a commercial setting OR

a NZ Level 4 qualification in Cooking or Culinary Arts plus 1 yr experience

Business hours: Mon - Fri: 6:00am – 5:00pm

Sat - Sun: 7.00am - 5:00pm

Rostered work over 6 days will be between these hours:

Monday to Sunday:  between 3.00am – 5:00pm

Job description - Duties and Responsibilities

Checking quality of raw ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure qualify and freshness

Regulating temperatures of ovens grills and other cooking equipment

Preparing and cooking food

Seasoning food during cooking

Portioning food, placing it on plates and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes

Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities

Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

May plan menus and estimate food requirements

May assist or train kitchen staff and apprentices

Follow work safety procedures

Work with a positive attitude and follow company policies

Candidates should be a NZ resident or citizen or hold work rights in NZ.

Apply by EMAIL: [email protected]

Applications close on 8 September 2026