Breakfast & Café Chef — Seasonal Menus & Growth Path

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kosha is an owner-run cafe focused on seasonal produce and sustainable practices. We are opening a kitchen team in Melbourne seeking a part-time cook with breakfast and café experience to grow with the business and take ownership of daily operations.

Join a collaborative team, contribute to seasonal specials, and help maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Breakfast and café-style cooking experience is required.
• Strong cooking, preparation and time-management skills are essential.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver breakfast and all-day café dishes to a high standard.
• Manage daily mise en place, kitchen preparation and smooth service.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and plating.
• Uphold food safety, HACCP and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Manage stock rotation, communicate ordering needs and minimise waste.
• Contribute to specials, seasonal dishes and menu development.
• Help establish kitchen procedures and maintain an organised, efficient workspace.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Café-style cooking

Time management

Quality ingredients

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Kosha is an owner-run cafe focused on seasonal produce and sustainable practices. We are opening a kitchen team in Melbourne seeking a part-time cook with breakfast and café experience to grow with the business and take ownership of daily operations.

Join a collaborative team, contribute to seasonal specials, and help maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation in a fast-paced environment.