Cafe Cook - Flexible Hours in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Village Café & Bar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Industry Award rates

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Novated leasing

Job summary

Village Café & Bar in Melbourne's suburb of Mordialloc is seeking a committed Cook to join our café team. You will prepare and present quality meals, maintain high food safety standards, and help deliver a welcoming dining experience for customers and the local community.

This full-time role requires experience in fast-paced kitchens, strong organisation, and teamwork. We offer Restaurant Industry Award rates, staff discounts, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance, and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in a café/restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to a high standard.
• Ensure attractive presentation and portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and WHS requirements.
• Work efficiently during busy periods while preserving quality.
• Support café operations, opening/closing duties and teamwork.
• Assist with customer enquiries and dietary requests professionally.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Village Café & Bar in Melbourne's suburb of Mordialloc is seeking a committed Cook to join our café team. You will prepare and present quality meals, maintain high food safety standards, and help deliver a welcoming dining experience for customers and the local community.

This full-time role requires experience in fast-paced kitchens, strong organisation, and teamwork. We offer Restaurant Industry Award rates, staff discounts, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance, and development