Cafe Kitchen Assistant — Fast-Paced Food Prep & Coffee

Allpress Espresso Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coffee at work

250g beans weekly

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteer leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Allpress Espresso Ltd. seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the café team on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.

You will work closely with the team to deliver a simple, quality food offering that complements our coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute across kitchen duties. The role requires café/kitchen experience, food preparation skills, strong hygiene standards and a Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Previous café or commercial kitchen experience.
• Confidence with food preparation and basic cooking.
• Strong food safety and hygiene standards.
• Fast, organised and reliable during busy service periods.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards consistently.
• Team-focused and willing to jump across all kitchen duties.
• Availability for early mornings and weekends.
• Food Safety/Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafe Manager with food preparation for the day ahead.
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean, organised back-of-house area.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and quality standards are upheld throughout the day.
• Bake sweet treats and toast sandwiches.
• Plate dishes and run the pass during service.
• Support the front-of-house team on the floor or till when required.
• Help with stock organisation and general kitchen operations.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep the café running smoothly.

Skills

Cafe/kitchen experience

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Team player

Education

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification

Job description

Allpress Espresso Ltd. seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the café team on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.

You will work closely with the team to deliver a simple, quality food offering that complements our coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute across kitchen duties. The role requires café/kitchen experience, food preparation skills, strong hygiene standards and a Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain).