Cafe Chef

Cafe Chef Bring your passion for great food to one of New Zealand's most iconic tourism destinations Located in the heart of thestunning alpine village of Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools &Spa is a destination where wellness, connection, and exceptional experiencescome together. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Café Chef tojoin our team and help deliver fresh, high-quality food that keeps our guestscoming back. About the Role Reporting to the Head Chef, youwill play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our busy café kitchen. Thishands-on position involves preparing and cooking a range of café meals,including pizzas, short-order menu items, cabinet food and baking. You'll alsocontribute to the development and delivery of special event and function menusthroughout the year. Working closely with the HeadChef and wider kitchen team, you'll help maintain high food quality standards,ensure efficient service, manage stock effectively, and contribute ideas tokeep our offerings fresh and exciting. What You'll Be Doing Preparing and cooking pizzas, short-order meals,and café menu items to a consistently high standard Producing cabinet food baking, savouries,salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Assisting with the planning and preparation ofspecial event, function, and seasonal menus. Maintaining exceptional food quality,presentation, and consistency Assisting with menu development and functioncatering ideas Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchencleanliness standards are met Supporting stock control, ordering, rotation,and minimising waste Working collaboratively with the kitchen andcafé teams to deliver excellent guest experiences Contributing to a positive, professional, andsupportive workplace culture About You We're looking for someone who: Has a minimum of 1-2 years' experience workingin a commercial kitchen environment. Has experience preparing pizzas, short-order meals, and café-style food. Is passionate about food quality, presentation,and customer satisfaction. Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment andremains calm under pressure. Demonstrates strong organisational,communication, and teamwork skills. Understands food costs, portion control, andminimising waste. Takes pride in maintaining high standards ofcleanliness and professionalism. While 1-2 years experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred, we also welcome applications from candidates who have previous kitchen experience, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for food and hospitality. Why Join Us? At Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, you'll be part ofa team that is committed to creating enriching experiences for both guests and staff. We offer the opportunity to work in one of New Zealand's most iconictourism destinations, alongside passionate people who genuinely care about what they do. #J-18808-Ljbffr