Cafe cook

Preparing and cooking a range of café-style breakfast and lunch dishes
• Managing food orders and ensuring meals are prepared quickly and consistently
• Preparing ingredients and completing food prep and mise en place for service
• Ensuring food is presented to a high and consistent standard
• Monitoring stock levels and letting the Café Manager know when ingredients need replenishing
• Following food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
• Keeping the kitchen, cooking equipment and food preparation areas clean and organised
• Completing opening, during-service and closing kitchen duties as required
• Minimising food waste and helping with appropriate portion control
• Working closely with the front-of-house and barista team to keep service running smoothly
• Helping the wider café team when required, particularly during busy periods

• Ideally 1–2 years of café or commercial kitchen experience
• Confident preparing and presenting café-style meals
• Able to work independently and efficiently during busy periods
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Positive attitude and a good team player
• Available to work consistently on both Saturdays and Sundays

• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Consistent weekend hours
• A well-established café and recognised brand
• Competitive pay based on experience

Excellency Property & Services proudly owns and operates the Robert Harris - Te Rapa Café in Hamilton. We are proud to be part of one of New Zealand’s greatest and most trusted café networks.