Kitchen Assistant / CAFE SERVER
Connings Food Market, Appleby
Full Time
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and cafe, take pride in preparing and serving fresh, quality food, and love being part of a supportive team?
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Assistant / Cafe Server to join our fantastic team.
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Our kitchen adjoins our market garden store and sits surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables—many of which are harvested daily from Connings farm, just down the road. This unique supply chain allows us to offer the freshest, highest-quality ingredients in everything we serve, including in our cafe.
You’ll play a key part in keeping our kitchen and cafe organised, tidy, and running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who takes real ownership of the space and takes pride in their work.
This is a full time role with hours rostered based on daily opening hours and business needs.
Weekend availability is essential – we operate 7 days a week, with high weekend demand.
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Keep our kitchen and cafe organised, tidy and running smoothly
Basic food preparation and food handling
Greeting customers with a smile, providing great service and building rapport
Ringing up the customers goods accurately
Manage the dishwashing and keeping the sink area tidy and efficient, including clearing tables
Putting deliveries away and keeping replenishment areas organised
Supporting the kitchen and cafe team wherever needed
Taking pride in keeping the kitchen and cafe clean, safe, and ready for food magic
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We’re looking for someone who:
Has a love of food and desire to produce high quality products
Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude, not afraid to get stuck into kitchen prep tasks
Has a friendly personality with great people skills
Is organised and takes ownership of their workspace
Works well as part of a busy, supportive team
Can stay calm and focused during busy periods
Is reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
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A supportive, team-focused culture in a dynamic, family run business
Opportunities for development and career advancement in a fast-growing business
Generous staff benefits, including discounts on food, drinks, and groceries
Free farm grown produce
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If this opportunity excites you and you have a winning attitude and enjoy working with a fantastic team, then we want to hear from you.
APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter telling us about who you are and why you are the perfect match for our role.
We will be reviewing applications as they come in so, please get in early.
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.