We are seeking a hands-on chef actively involved in the creating, cooking, and presentation of food, as well as the day-to-day running of our café based at Fonterra Hautapu located in the heart of the Waikato. Think of tasty, wholesome meals that our customers can order and eat in a short time frame before their next shift starts. An understanding of what the customers crave will have you well on the road to success here.

What You’ll Do:

• prepare, cook, and serve a variety of cuisine,
• monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation,
• create menus to cater for a varied clientele and dietary requirements,
• manage food and labour costs within budget,
• implement New Zealand Food Control and Safety regulations,
• maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment,
• ensure all staff are recruited, inducted, trained, and motivated to provide an outstanding service to our customers
• complete regular mandatory reporting to ensure responsible and effective management of cafe
• demonstrate great communication skills and moderate computer literacy,
• show a flexible, can-do, committed attitude.

Reporting to an operations manager, you will normally work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6.00am – 2:30pm, ensure the smooth running of the café across its 7-day operation, including weekend shifts. This is a sole charge role, with the support of one catering assistant who will cover the weekend shifts.
Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next-level passion for food. Join our team, made up of over 700 individuals that live our values, and where our people are, what truly makes this company stand out from the rest. Apply online now.
All candidates applying must be New Zealand citizens/residents or eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status in your job application correspondence.

• prepare, cook, and serve a variety of cuisine,
• monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation,
• create menus to cater for a varied clientele and dietary requirements,
• manage food and labour costs within budget,
• implement New Zealand Food Control and Safety regulations,
• maintain a clean, tidy, safe and hazard free environment,
• ensure all staff are recruited, inducted, trained, and motivated to provide an outstanding service to our customers
• complete regular mandatory reporting to ensure responsible and effective management of cafe
• demonstrate great communication skills and moderate computer literacy,
• show a flexible, can-do, committed attitude