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Assistant Chef

New Zealand, Napier Employment contract 59773.00 - 70321.00 NZD / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Our own Bach Café at Ocean Spa is on the lookout for a talented Assistant Chef to join our friendly and passionate team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support the day-to-day kitchen and café operations, helping ensure food is prepared and presented to a high standard while contributing to a positive and efficient team environment. Working closely with the Café Lead and Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in maintaining food safety, quality, and service excellence. From food preparation and stock control through to supporting operational improvements and stepping in as Duty Manager when needed, this role offers great variety and the chance to make a real impact on the customer experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare and deliver high-quality hot and cold food and beverages
  • maintain excellent standards of presentation, food safety, and hygiene
  • play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the café, including stock monitoring, ordering, waste minimisation, and opening/closing procedures
  • act as Duty Manager when required, ensuring compliance with alcohol licensing laws and delivering a high standard of service
  • contribute to ongoing service improvements, equipment maintenance, and kitchen hygiene practices including pest control management
  • provide excellent customer service through efficient cash handling, retail support, and ensuring all activities align with council policies and legislative requirements

Requirements

  • 2–3 years’ experience in hospitality, with strong skills in food preparation, service, and maintaining high kitchen standards
  • knowledge of menu preparation, stock control, and managing perishable goods
  • solid understanding of compliance and food safety regulations
  • flexible and reliable, able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
  • full, clean driver’s licence
  • ideally have (or are willing to obtain) an LCQ
  • customer-focused with great relationship skills
  • bonus points if barista trained

Nice to have

  • barista trained
  • LCQ qualification

What we offer

  • 5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service
  • Discounted health insurance work scheme
  • Eye test subsidy
  • Retailer discounts
  • Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
  • Quarterly values awards
  • Birthday vouchers
  • Social club
  • Free flu vaccinations (annual)
  • Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga
  • NCC Kapa Haka
  • Te Reo Māori language classes

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