Bloom cafe

24/02/2026

BARISTA AND CAFE COOK/BAKER REQUIRED

This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced café environment, creating exceptional food and ensuring customers leave with a smile. From preparing breakfast and lunch items to crafting mouth-watering cabinet food, baked goodies and delicious coffee, your role will be hands-on and rewarding.

What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or similar hospitality role is preferred but is not essential. Full training will be provided.
Barista must be capable of holding down a lunch rush.
A can-do attitude
Passion for great food and customer service
Outgoing and bubbly personality
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Fluent English communication skills.
Someone who can commit to a “no end date” form of employment
Availability to work at least one rostered day each weekend or weekend on/weekend off

Why Join Us?
Daytime hours only (between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM).
Flexibility in hours for the right person.
The ability to express creativity and have a level of freedom to introduce new, high-quality and tasty cabinet food and food & beverage menu items on a frequent basis.
A welcoming, close knit team that organises frequent social interactions outside of work.
A fantastic workplace culture that we strive to maintain.
Enjoy a stunning garden setting while you work.
Benefits include buying privileges at Décor Gardenworld and free parking.

How to Apply – the fine print!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
You will be sent an Application Form. This Form MUST be completed for your application to be considered.
Alternatively, pick up an application form at Bloom Cafe, 165 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga (Open 8:30am - 3pm, 7 days)

Those that are successful in the application process will be contacted. We thank those who take the time to apply and apologise in advance if you do not hear back from us.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are not an Accredited Employer – those seeking sponsorship to work in NZ need not apply.

12/04/2025

Perfect weekend for planting! Grab a coffee and browse the specials 💖

21/01/2025

Café Cook / Baker – Full-Time, Permanent

Bloom Café, nestled in the heart of Décor Gardenworld, Bethlehem, Tauranga, is looking for an enthusiastic Café Cook / All-Rounder to join our dynamic team!

About the Role
This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced café environment, creating exceptional food and ensuring customers leave with a smile. From preparing breakfast and lunch items to crafting mouth-watering cabinet food and baked goodies, your role will be hands-on and rewarding.

There is also an opportunity to work front-of-house shifts, engaging with customers and contributing to the overall café experience.

What We’re Looking For
· Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or similar hospitality role in preferred but is not essential. Full training will be provided.
· A can-do attitude and a passion for great food and customer service.
· An outgoing and bubbly personality that lights up the café.
· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where everyone is expected to fulfil their duties to a high standard – and have fun doing it!
· Fluent English communication skills.
· Someone who can commit to a “no end date” form of employment.
· Availability to work rostered weekends (we’re a 7-day café).

Why Join Us?
· Daytime hours only (between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM).
· Flexibility in hours for the right person.
· The ability to express creativity and have a level of freedom to introduce new, high-quality and tasty cabinet and menu items on a frequent basis.
· A welcoming, close knit team that organise frequent social interactions outside of work.
· A fantastic workplace culture that we strive to maintain.
· Enjoy a stunning garden setting while you work.
· Benefits include buying privileges at Décor Gardenworld and free parking.

How to Apply – the fine print!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

You will be sent an Application Form. This Form MUST be completed for your application to be considered.

Alternatively, pick up an application form at Bloom Cafe, 165 Moffat Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga (Open 9am - 3pm, 7 days)

Those that are successful in the application process will be contacted. We thank those who take the time to apply and apologise in advance if you do not hear back from us.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are not an Accredited Employer – those seeking sponsorship to work in NZ need not apply.

11/01/2025

01/07/2024

“Come on!”

You really should have tried the new menu by now.

You should really take Punk’s advice! She’s full of wisdom 😉

27/06/2024

We’re open today 9am-3pm for Matariki!

Don’t forget the Garden Centre is hosting some special guests today from 1pm-3pm!

Come on in, try out the new menu, and get some kitten cuddles 🥰

The Pet Food Bank BOP will also be here alongside Moggies - Homes for cats and kittens to talk to you about how they support the local community!

27/06/2024

✨ NEW MENU ✨

Our new menu is live! Here are some photos of a few of the new menu items!

The creamy mushrooms have been flying out the kitchen - don’t forget to add that side of bacon when you order 🤤

22/06/2024

We’re happy to be welcoming the Moggies - Homes for cats and kittens crew to the garden centre this coming Friday (Matariki Public Holiday)

Come on in and meet the team, grab a yummy treat from the cafe and browse what Décor Gardenworld has on offer in their Matariki Weekend Sale!

Check in to Decor Gardenworld’s Instagram and Facebook later in the week to find out what’s on special.

Better yet, send them a message if you want to sign up to their Garden Lovers Loyalty Programme and be amongst the first to find out!

10/05/2024

☕️ Is your mum a sweet 🥞 or savoury 🥓🍳brunch lover?

Whichever her preference, Bloom has you covered with a delicious menu and a great range of cabinet options.

Head on in this weekend and treat your mum (or mum-like-figure) to a special breakfast, brunch, lunch, morning tea or afternoon tea.

Don’t forget we have the Park Area in the Garden Centre with swings, slide, trampoline and space for the kids to run around!

(Table bookings are unavailable this weekend sorry!)