Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Cafe Cook | Auckland

Are you passionate about food & coffee? Do you have experience as a cafe cook? If you are keen to be a part of a diverse team, then we’d love to hear from you!

A little about us:

At Allpress we’re a team of dedicated people who care about each other, our customers and believe in what we do. We’re espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in New Zealand, Australia, UK, Japan and Singapore.

A little more on this exciting opportunity:

We’re looking for a Café Cook to join our Roastery Cafe team in Freemans Bay. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an iconic New Zealand coffee brand, create seasonal food with top local produce, and be part of a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and quality. This is a permanent, Full-Time 35 hours per week position with Monday to Friday with shifts between 5am-12pm or 6am-1pm.

What you will bring:

  • Strong cooking skills with proven experience in a café or hospitality environment

  • Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

  • Passion and genuine love for good food, coffee, and great service.

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • A positive, adaptable, and team-focused attitude.

  • Adaptability and a positive, collaborate attitude

  • High standard of personal presentation and hygiene

What you will be doing:

  • Preparing and presenting a simple, high-quality menu that complements our coffee.

  • Helping develop new recipes and seasonal menu items that reflect our values and customer demand.

  • Building strong relationships with local suppliers and sourcing the best seasonal produce.

  • Managing stock, ordering, and reducing food waste.

  • Ensuring food safety and health & safety compliance at all times.

  • Working closely with our Ponsonby Bakery team to coordinate baked products.

  • Supporting the front-of-house when needed – from clearing dishes to taking customer orders – and always delivering exceptional hospitality.

Who doesn’t love a perk!

  • Drink as much free coffee as you like at work

  • Staff meals during shifts

  • 250g of beans to take home weekly in addition to online staff discounts for our products

  • A great company culture with breakfast clubs, Friday drinks, events

  • A free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

  • A $200 wellbeing voucher

  • A 12-week company paid parental leave policy

Diversity at Allpress

We pledge a commitment to:

  • Building an inclusive team and community who represent all groups in society.

  • Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity.

  • Removing barriers and the influence of bias.

  • Creating a safe environment where we’re encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form.

  • Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.

If you're passionate about food & coffee and want to be a part of a diverse team, then we’d love to hear from you!

Apply by clicking the link below - please include a personalised cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team.