Cafe Cook Mile End or Blair Athol

Vili's Family Bakery; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Growth opportunities

Regular shifts

Casual employment with potential for 1

24/7 operation

Job summary

Vili's Family Bakery in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Casual Café Cook to join our busy cafe team. You'll prepare and cook a range of café meals to our high standards, working across grill, fryer and short-order stations, with a supportive, family-owned culture.

We offer ongoing casual employment with regular shifts, 24/7 operation coverage, staff discounts, and opportunities for growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in café/restaurant/kitchen roles.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Reliability, organization and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of café meals to company standards.
• Operate grill, fryer and short-order stations confidently.
• Maintain presentation and consistency of menu items.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure smooth service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures at all times.
• Conduct temperature monitoring and quality checks.

Skills

Cafe cook

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join a Proudly South Australian Family Business

For over 50 years, Vili's has been serving South Australians their favourite pies, pastries and coffee. As a family-owned business, we take pride in creating great food and providing a supportive workplace where people can build long-term careers.

We're looking for an experienced and reliable Casual Café Cook to join our café team.

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing casual employment with the potential for permanency
• Regular shifts with opportunities for additional hours
• 24/7 operation offering flexibility across a variety of shift times
• Staff discounts across our cafés and bakery products
• A supportive, family-owned business where your contribution matters
• Opportunities for growth and development within the business

Typically, our team members work 3-4 shifts per week.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook a range of quality café meals to company standards
• Work confidently across grill, fryer and short-order cooking stations
• Maintain excellent presentation and consistency of all menu items
• Collaborate closely with the Front of House team to ensure smooth service
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures at all times
• Complete stock rotation (FIFO), labelling and storage requirements
• Conduct temperature monitoring and quality checks

About You

• Previous experience working in a café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• We operate 24/7, with team members typically working a consistent roster pattern across either day, afternoon or night shifts.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant commercial kitchen experience will be highly regarded.