Cafe Breakfast & Brunch Cook – Full-Time

Sip Society Cafe And Bar Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sip Society Cafe and Bar is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team in Dingley Village, VIC. The successful candidate will prepare, season and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes according to the café's recipes and standards.

The role involves handling ingredients, operating commercial equipment, monitoring cooking times, portioning and presenting meals, and upholding food safety and hygiene throughout daily kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience of 1–2 years in a café/restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to prepare breakfast, lunch and café-style meals to established recipes.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques (grilling, frying, roasting, sautéing).
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers).
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service and maintain food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes per menu and standards.
• Prepare ingredients for daily service and organise vegetables, meats, dairy and other items.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients before use in food prep.
• Operate ovens, grills, stovetops, fryers to achieve desired results.
• Prepare meals with eggs, proteins, vegetables, sauces using various cooking methods.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for the menu and maintain portion control.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Stovetops

Fryers

Job description

Sip Society Cafe and Bar is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team in Dingley Village, VIC. The successful candidate will prepare, season and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes according to the café's recipes and standards.

The role involves handling ingredients, operating commercial equipment, monitoring cooking times, portioning and presenting meals, and upholding food safety and hygiene throughout daily kitchen operations.