Chef / cook

Pier St.; Portarlington; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pier St. in Portarlington near the pier is seeking a skilled cook or chef to join our kitchen team. We serve contemporary Australian seafood-focused dishes made from Bellarine produce, with mussels famous to Portarlington. Daytime hours, no late finishes.

This role covers breakfast, brunch and lunch service, with prep, mise en place, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a fast-paced cafe, is reliable, punctual and able to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook or chef in a fast-paced cafe.
• Strong focus on food safety and hygiene.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Breakfast, brunch and lunch service.
• Prep and mise en place.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, stocked and running smoothly.
• Working closely with the team during peak periods.

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Food safety

Punctual & reliable

Teamwork

Job description

We're looking for a skilled, reliable Cook or Chef to join our kitchen team at Pier St., a busy seaside cafe at the mouth of the Portarlington pier, looking out over Port Phillip Bay. We serve contemporary Australian food with a seafood focus, built on the best of the Bellarine's local produce, including Portarlington's famous mussels.

Key responsibilities

Breakfast, brunch and lunch service

Prep and mise en place

Keeping the kitchen clean, stocked and running smoothly

Working closely with the team during peak periods

About you

At least 2 years of experience as a cook or chef in a fast-paced cafe

Clean and organised, with high standards of food safety and hygiene

Reliable and punctual, someone the team can count on

Able to stay calm and keep quality high during busy service

Full working rights in Australia

About us

Pier St. sits at the mouth of the Portarlington pier, looking out over Port Phillip Bay. We're a busy seaside cafe from the team behind Noir in Richmond. We serve contemporary Australian food with a seafood focus, built on the best of the Bellarine's local produce, including Portarlington's famous mussels.

Daytime hours, so no late-night finishes and you get your evenings back

Casual or full-time options to suit you

Cook with fresh local seafood and seasonal Bellarine produce

Restaurant-quality food in a relaxed, unpretentious beachside setting

A supportive team behind an established hospitality group