Café/Chef Manager – Eltham

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 Eltham. Think 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, and with the support of three catering assistants, ensure the smooth running of the café across its 7-day operation, including evening and weekend shifts.

What We Can Offer:
• great salary package,
• free parking onsite,
• access to financial support and saving schemes,
• connection to our training academy for growth and development,
• link to retail discounts for stores across New Zealand,
• included in our reward and recognition program. Appreciation for the amazing work our staff does every day,
• a part of a family owned and operated business who put our employees first.

About Cater plus
Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on top service and a next level passion for food. Join the Cater Plus team, made up of over 600 individuals that live our values, and where our people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.

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.