🌿 Cafe Chef / Baker – Okere Falls, New Zealand

📍 Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 💰 NZD $30–$35 per hour 🕒 Full-Time | 40–45 Hours Per Week Opportunity Imagine starting your mornings surrounded by native bush, waterfalls, and some of New Zealand's most famous whitewater rafting rivers. This is an opportunity to join a beloved local café in the heart of Okere Falls, where fresh food, great coffee, and community come together. The team is looking for an experienced Cafe Chef or Baker who brings creativity, energy, and a genuine passion for food. You'll help shape menus, work with quality seasonal ingredients, and play a key role in a busy and highly respected café operation. Role As Cafe Chef / Baker, you'll help drive the café's food offering while working closely with a small, enthusiastic team. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch service Baking and producing fresh café offerings Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards Supporting smooth day-to-day kitchen operations Working collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen staff Ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained ChefJobs Abroad Analysis This role is perfect for chefs who love lifestyle as much as hospitality. Bay of Plenty offers an incredible outdoor lifestyle with beaches, forests, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and water sports all nearby. The café appears well-established, values creativity, and offers strong hourly pay compared to many café positions. The opportunity to influence menu development is particularly attractive for chefs wanting more ownership and creative input. If you're tired of late-night restaurant service and prefer daytime hospitality with a strong local community vibe, this is an excellent opportunity. Best Fit You'll thrive here if you: Enjoy café-style cooking and baking Love working with seasonal ingredients Want a healthy work-life balance Enjoy small, supportive teams Appreciate outdoor adventure and nature Like contributing ideas and helping shape menus