Experience Café Cook

Experienced Café CookWe are looking for an experienced Café Cook to join our team.We are seeking a passionate and capable cook who can confidently handle a busy brunch service, maintain high presentation standards, and contribute to a creative café environment.Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a café or restaurant kitchen
• Experience preparing Australian breakfast and brunch dishes
• Strong understanding of Western-style plating and presentation
• Ability to work with fusion-style menu concepts
• Confident with food preparation, stock rotation, and kitchen organisation
• Experience preparing simple desserts and baked items is highly regarded
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure during busy service periods
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Weekend availability is essential

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu items
• Execute dishes consistently to presentation standards
• Assist in developing and refining menu items
• Prepare ingredients and complete daily mise en place
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and wastage
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation
• Assist with simple dessert preparation and plating
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff during service

Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be confident in:

• Australian café-style breakfast service
• Eggs, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and brunch dishes
• Western-style food presentation and plating
• Fusion menu concepts and creative food execution
• Managing prep lists and service flow efficiently
• Working independently while maintaining speed and consistency

If you take pride in producing quality food and enjoy working in a fast-paced café environment, we would love to hear from you.Please include your resume and a brief summary of your previous kitchen experience with your application.Pay: $53,198.24 – $82,392.97 per yearBenefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Visa sponsorship

Application Question(s):

• How many years of café or restaurant cooking experience do you have?
• Have you previously worked in a brunch-focused café?
• Are you confident preparing poached eggs, scrambled eggs, omelettes, and other breakfast items during busy service?
• Have you worked with Western-style plating and presentation standards?
• Can you independently manage food preparation, service, and cleaning in a café kitchen?

Work Location: In person