Entry level Cook for cafe/restaurant

Job ID 23042587
Wellington, Wellington
Full-time
Listed on 4 Feb 2026

About this job

A family-owned business dedicated to sharing the flavours of Filipino cuisine with our community. Our recipes have been passed down through generations, ensuring an authentic, home-style dining experience for every customer who walks through our doors. We take pride in our culture, our food, and the warm hospitality we bring to every meal. We're looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our team and take charge of our cooked meals station. This is an entry-level friendly role, perfect for someone with basic kitchen hand experience, but also well suited to more experienced cooks looking for stable, meaningful work. Full training will be provided, and once confident, you'll take ownership of the station.

What You'll Be Doing

Preparing, portioning, and serving pre-cooked meals Maintaining a clean and organised workstation Following food safety and hygiene standards Supporting the kitchen team with basic tasks as needed Representing our hospitality values with every customer interaction

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Eager to learn and open to direction Mature, reliable, and able to work independently Comfortable with basic kitchen duties and consistent routines

What We Offer Full training provided Supportive, family-oriented work environment Opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility

Job Requirements

Entry-level kitchen experience Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude Leadership qualities and initiative

Days of work
Monday–Friday + some weekend work 9AM start (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBD
Job Category
Cooks
Career Level
Trainee/apprentice (0 - 6 months)
Driver Licence
Not Required
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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