Chef/Cook

Maids General Store and Cafe; Anglesea; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Award rates

Day shifts only

Free coffee, drinks, and meals onshift

Employee discounts

Flexible hours with ongoing positions

Job summary

Maids General Store and Cafe in Anglesea, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team. We offer full-time and casual ongoing positions with shifts that cover breakfast and lunch hours, seven days a week.

You will prepare high-quality dishes, maintain consistency, and work closely with the head chef and owners to uphold our high standards. Join a refurbished, vibrant cafe on the Great Ocean Road with strong team dynamics and career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced cafe and breakfast service environment.
• Top-tier communication skills and a natural ability to lead by example.
• High energy, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to menu specifications.
• Ensure absolute consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team report to head chef & owners.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen while adhering to food safety standards.
• Keep an eye on inventory levels and communicate with team.
• Support, train, and supervise kitchen staff to keep standards high.

Job description

Maids General Store and Cafe – Anglesea VIC

Join the Crew at Anglesea Café & General Store!

Are you a hard-working, high-energy breakfast cook who loves great hospitality and early finishes? We are looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join our amazing kitchen crew in Anglesea.

About Us:

We are a newly refurbished cafe located in an iconic building right on the Great Ocean Road. We just celebrated 3 years of trading, and our community is constantly growing. If you want to love where you work and get your nights back, this is the spot for you.

What We Offer:

• Restaurant Award rates
• Day shifts only (spread over breakfast and lunch hours)
• Free coffee, drinks, and meals on shift
• Employee discounts and an awesome, high-vibe team environment
• Flexible hours with ongoing positions available for the right fit

The Role:

We have both Full-Time and Casual ongoing positions available. Because we are open 7 days a week, a portion of our casual shifts flow over weekends and early mornings.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes to menu specifications.
• Ensure absolute consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team report to head chef & owners.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen while adhering to food safety standards.
• Keep an eye on inventory levels and communicate with team.
• Support, train, and supervise kitchen staff to keep standards high.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in a fast-paced cafe and breakfast service environment.
• Top-tier communication skills and a natural ability to lead by example.
• High energy, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for hospitality.