Café Cook – Part-Time Columbus Coffee Whangaparaoa

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Who We Are
At Columbus Coffee
, we’re all about great food, expertly crafted coffee, and creating a welcoming café experience for our local communities. As one of New Zealand’s most recognised café brands, we serve premium coffee and fresh, delicious meals inside Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores nationwide.

Our Whangaparaoa café is a bright, open‑plan space serving locals in a relaxed, friendly setting. We take pride in offering classic Kiwi breakfasts, light lunches, cabinet food, and barista‑made coffee — all delivered with warmth and consistency. Joining Columbus Coffee means being part of a respected national brand with strong training, support, and a great local team culture.

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We’re looking for a reliable Café Cook to join our Whangaparaoa team on a part‑time basis (Sundays and Mondays only). This is a steady, hands‑on role supporting a small kitchen focused on cabinet food, preparing standard menu items, and daily prep — no late nights, no big rushes, just solid café work with good people.

• Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Cafés and Mitre 10 stores!
• Regular hours:
  Sundays and Mondays, 7/7:30 am – 14:30/3:00 pm
• Supportive environment and straightforward menu
• Ideal for someone local wanting stable, part‑time café work

• Experience in a café or kitchen environment — baking and prep skills are a must
• Confidence to manage brand standard cooking and kitchen operations independently
• Good food safety awareness and attention to cleanliness
• A positive, reliable, and team‑focused attitude
• Willingness to follow franchise recipes and menu standards (limited room for creative changes)
• Ideally, you’ll live locally or within a short drive of Whangaparaoa for reliability and flexibility

⭐ If you enjoy café work, like things simple and steady, and want a friendly team with no night shifts, we’d love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply online — or phone Anelia on  for a quick chat, hourly rate range confirmation or to learn more. Apply now Share

Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026