Breakfast Cook -Casual

Cleveland Estate, Macedon Ranges; Shire of Macedon Ranges; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on accommodation, food

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lancemore Cleveland Winery Estate is seeking a Casual Breakfast Cook to join our kitchen team in the Macedon Ranges. You will deliver high-quality breakfast meals across restaurant service and large-scale events, including weddings and corporate functions.

We value a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, reliability, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. This role offers flexible hours and an opportunity to grow within a multi-award-winning, Australian-owned hotel group set on a scenic

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) is essential.
• Experience in similar roles is highly regarded.
• Understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP principles is required.
• Calm under pressure with a reliable, can-do attitude.
• Availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (as rostered).
• Work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes for the dining room.
• Present and restock our country breakfast buffet.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well organised work area.
• Manage kitchen ordering and inventory for breakfast service.
• Adapting to changing service demands and team needs.
• Assist afternoon teams with prep for the following shifts.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cleveland Estate Macedon Ranges

• Bring Your Passion to the Plate at Cleveland Winery Estate
  Casual Breakfast Chef | Restaurant & Events | Flexible Hours Available

  Nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges wine country, Cleveland Winery Estate is a destination renowned for weddings, conferences, and elegant dining experiences. As part of the award-winning Lancemore Hotel Group, we’re looking for talented casual Breakfast Cook to join our kitchen team.

  As Breakfast Cook — this is a great opportunity to work in a scenic & supportive environment.

  About the Role
  You’ll work as part of our kitchen team to deliver high-quality Breakfast meals across restaurant service and large-scale functions including weddings and corporate events.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepare and cook breakfast dishes for the dining room

  • Present an restock our country breakfast buffet

  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and well organised work area

  • Manage kitchen ordering and inventory for breakfast service

  • Adapting to changing service demands and team needs

  • Assist afternoon teams with prep for the following shifts

  What We’re Looking For

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher) is essential

  • Experience in similar roles is highly regarded

  • Understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP principles

  • Calm under pressure with a reliable, can-do attitude

  • Availability across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (as rostered)

  • Work rights in Australia

  Why Join Us?

  • Work casual shifts with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

  • Join a welcoming, supportive team in a beautiful vineyard setting

  • Enjoy staff discounts on accommodation, food & beverage, and retail

  • Gain experience across both restaurant and event service

  • Work for a growing multi award winning, Australian owned hotel group - multiple properties leads to career growth opportunities

  About Lancemore Cleveland Winery Estate
  Set on 120 acres of vineyard and countryside, Cleveland Winery Estate offers boutique accommodation, a working cellar door, premium restaurant, and versatile event spaces. Just an hour from Melbourne, it’s a hidden gem in the Macedon Ranges.

  Our Values
  Fun | Authentic Hospitality | Caring | Ownership Mindset | Performance | Growth