Breakfast Chef/ Short Order Cook

Saltbean Cafe; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Saltbean Cafe in Kingscliff is seeking an experienced short order cook or cafe chef to join our family-run team. We offer daytime hours, typically finishing by 1pm, with about 15–20 hours weekly and weekend availability. This role suits someone returning to work, seeking a lighter schedule, or balancing family commitments.

We value reliability and a calm, efficient approach. Breakfast and cafe cooking experience is preferred, with emphasis on fast, clean work and good food safety habits to fit

Qualifications

• Experience in breakfast or cafe/short-order cooking.
• Fast, clean and organised work approach.
• Reliable and calm under pressure; good food safety habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and cafe staples to a high standard.
• Maintain clean work area and comply with health regulations.
• Support team with flexible shifts and timely service.

Skills

Short order cooking

Cafe cooking

Food safety

Job description

Saltbean Cafe in Kingscliff is looking for an experienced short order cook or cafe chef to join our team.

We’re a family-owned and run cafe and have been operating for 9 years. We’ve got a good crew, a strong local following and we’re looking for someone reliable who fits in well with the team.

The role

• Around 15- 20 hours per week
• Daytime hours, generally finished by 1pm
• Weekend availability required
• Some flexibility around shifts
• Friendly, established team
• This could suit someone returning to work, looking for fewer hours, balancing family commitments, semi-retired, or simply wanting a cafe role that doesn’t take over your whole week.

What we’re looking for

• Breakfast, cafe or short order cooking experience
• Fast, clean and organised
• Reliable and calm under pressure
• Good food safety habits
• Good attitude and easy to work with
• Experience matters, but attitude and reliability matter just as much.