Cafe Cook: Brunch Mastery, Above-Award Pay & Staff Meals

Jlyl Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Coffee on shift

Job summary

Jlyl Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced cook to run the kitchen pass, prep and cook to a consistent standard, and help keep food costs, quality, and safety on track. You will manage mise en place, stock rotation, supplier relationships, and support menu development in a busy, community-loved café, while training junior kitchen staff.

Join a supportive, close-knit team in a growing hospitality precinct where input into seasonal specials is encouraged and staff meals on shift are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef/cook in a café, brunch, or casual dining setting.
• Solid cafe-style cooking — brunch, breakfast, all-day items.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Team player with a hands-on, positive attitude.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Above-award pay reflecting your experience.
• Input into menu specials and seasonal offerings.
• Staff meals and coffee on shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to spec, maintaining consistency and presentation.
• Manage mise en place and prep lists for opening/service.
• Oversee stock rotation, ordering, and supplier relationships alongside management.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP/Food Act compliance).
• Support menu development and seasonal specials.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Manage wastage and portion control to support food cost targets.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant during and after service.

Skills

Brunch cooking

Food safety

Team player

Mise en place

Stock management

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Jlyl Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced cook to run the kitchen pass, prep and cook to a consistent standard, and help keep food costs, quality, and safety on track. You will manage mise en place, stock rotation, supplier relationships, and support menu development in a busy, community-loved café, while training junior kitchen staff.

Join a supportive, close-knit team in a growing hospitality precinct where input into seasonal specials is encouraged and staff meals on shift are