Café Cook – Work Somewhere People Actually Enjoy Coming To Work
Whangārei | Botannix Cafe Garden Centre Café
$25–$27 per hour | 4–5 days per week
Early starts (from 7am) | Rotating weekends off | NO nights
A bit about us
We’re a busy café tucked inside a garden centre in Whangārei — a place where regulars know your name, new customers feel genuinely welcome, and the team actually enjoys working together.
We’re not about ego or chaos. We’re about good food, good people, and getting the job done properly while having a laugh along the way.
Why you’ll like this job
We respect your time — no late nights, ever.
Rotating weekends off so you actually get a life.
Free coffee + food (because you’re not running on empty here) + 25% staff discount on all other personal purchases.
A proper team environment — we’ve got each other’s backs.
Regular customers who are friendly and familiar.
A workplace where you can build skills and grow.
A fun, relaxed culture without the drama.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a small kitchen team helping deliver consistent, quality café food in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
That means:
Preparing and cooking café-style food to a set standard.
Keeping your section organised and running smoothly.
Working closely with front-of-house and kitchen team members.
Helping maintain a clean, safe, efficient workspace.
Making sure customers get food that’s consistently good.
What we’re looking for
We’re after someone who:
Is fun, organised, and can follow clear instructions.
Takes pride in their work — even when it’s busy.
Works well in a team and communicates properly.
Shows up consistently and respects the role.
Enjoys being part of a workplace with good energy.
Experience in a café or kitchen is helpful, but attitude matters more.
Non-negotiables
Teamwork comes first — no lone wolves.
Respect for people’s time and effort.
Consistency and reliability.
No “that’s not my job” attitude.
No hot heads — we keep it calm and professional even when it’s busy.
What a great shift looks like
A great shift here is simple:
Regulars are greeted by name and leave happy.
New customers feel welcome and looked after.
Food goes out consistently and on time.
The team is communicating, helping each other, and finishing the shift knowing we did it well — together.
What this role is NOT for
People who don’t want to be part of a team.
Anyone who struggles with consistency or reliability.
People who don’t take feedback well.
Those looking for a “just turn up and do the bare minimum” job.
Ready to apply?
Send us a cover letter and CV through the apply button or directly to:
[email protected]
Tell us a bit about who you are, what you’ve done, and why you think you’d fit into a team like ours.
We’re not just hiring a cook — we’re looking for the right person to be part of the team.
