Bay Venues …. Haven’t heard of us? Not to worry; I bet you have heard of some of the venues we own or operate – the Clubfit gyms, Baywave, or Mercury Baypark to name a few. As the kaitiaki of over 25+ facilities in Tauranga Moana, we proudly offer a range of activities and experiences intended to put a smile on the dial of our community. Here at Bay Venues, we are all about ensuring we create memorable moments - and we do so intentionally through connection and fun with each other and our community. Our values of Manaakitanga (Service), Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationships), Kaitiakitanga (Caring) and He Toi Tangata (Excellence) are lived on the daily as we strive to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve. It’s no small feat, but we know that when we facilitate connections and collaborate with others, great things will happen! As our new Casual Kitchen Hand/Baking Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding food experiences on a daily basis for our cafe in Tauranga city area, with the chance of also working occasionally events during evenings and weekends. You’ll work closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure items are delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner. This role is a casual position for 3 to 4 mornings a week with the chance of more as the business develops, you’ll need to be flexible with your availability to meet the needs of our busy events calendar. About the Role: * Proven experience in a commercial kitchen environment * A passion for cooking and commitment to food safety and hygiene * Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings and weekends as required * A strong team player who communicates well and stays calm under pressure * Relevant experience or chef qualifications and Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain) * Pervious café/baking or production line experience desired but not essential * Having reliable transport to be able to work at different locations * Baking experience preferred, but not necessary * Food service and delivery experience About You: Have a passion for food and flavour, what to be part of a ever growing team, ideally have at least 1 years experience in a commercial kitchen, ability to work under pressure. Reliable. Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. We have put together a bunch of perks to support our culture of connection and fun.  Ones that reinforce that we are part of the awesome leisure and events industry, and all the magic that comes along with that. Our benefits include:  * discounted gym memberships to our amazing Clubfit Gyms,   * discounted access to our five aquatic facilities including Baywave.  * discounted speedway passes and generous discounts on our programmes, services and merchandise,  * heavily subsidised coffee at our on-site cafes,  * access to a range of development opportunities through our Learning & Development programme   So why not join us? We have the right purpose to fuel meaningful careers, the right attitude to support work life balance, and the right leadership to foster an amazing culture.  No matter your age and stage you may be, we are an inclusive bunch all driven by our purpose of Spaces to Belong | Experiences to Connect. Come on – take the punt; you won’t regret it!  Applications close 10 July 2026