Casual Prep Cook – Peak Season (November – December), West Melbourne

Degani Bakery Cafe; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meal

Job summary

Elizabeth Andrews Catering in West Melbourne is seeking experienced Casual Prep Cooks to join our high-volume production team for the busy November–December peak season.

Roles include bulk meat cooking, sandwich fillings preparation, buffet item prep, and platter presentation. Shifts are 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, with potential for ongoing employment for the right people.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume production environments (catering, large kitchens or manufacturing).
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Solid food safety practices and attention to hygiene.
• Reliable, team-focused attitude and ability to work independently in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Bulk cooking meats for corporate catering menus.
• Preparing high-volume sandwich fillings (e.g., chicken and egg mixes).
• Preparing buffet and event menu items as part of a large team.
• Preparing and presenting cheese and fruit for platters.
• Maintaining consistency and quality of prepped items.
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Helping with general kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Casual Prep Cook – Peak Season (November – December), West Melbourne

Casual Prep Cook – Peak Season (November – December), West Melbourne

Elizabeth Andrews Catering is looking for experienced Casual Prep Cooks to join our high-volume production team during our busy peak trading season. It's a great fit if you're looking for extra hours over November and December, and there's the potential for ongoing work after the season for the right people.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Duration: November – December, with the potential for ongoing employment

What you'll be doing

Bulk cooking meats for our corporate catering menu

Preparing high-volume sandwich fillings, such as chicken and egg mixes

Preparing buffet and event menu items as part of a large team

Preparing and presenting cheese and fruit for our platters

Keeping every prepped item consistent and high quality

Following food safety and hygiene standards

Helping with general kitchen duties as needed

What we're looking for

Experience in high-volume food production, such as catering, large-scale kitchens or food manufacturing

Strong knife skills and solid food preparation techniques

The ability to work efficiently and independently in a busy kitchen

Great attention to detail and a strong focus on food safety

A reliable, team-focused attitude

Extra hours during our busiest time of year

A chance to stay on beyond December for those who are a great fit

Join a well-established team in one of Melbourne's leading corporate catering kitchens

Free staff meal