Chef/Cook 20+ Hours

Mountain View Cafe; Maleny; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Regular daytime shifts

Supportive workplace

Scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland venue

Job summary

Mountain View Café in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is seeking an experienced Chef or Cook for daytime service with 20+ hours per week and weekend availability. The role suits someone who thrives in a busy, high-volume kitchen and values regular hours without late shifts.

Formal chef qualifications are welcome but not essential; experience in a professional kitchen and a calm, efficient work style are prized. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a professional café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.
• Able to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Produce consistent, well-presented food.
• Work cleanly, efficiently and calmly.
• Communicate well and contribute to the team.
• Reliable, punctual and professionally presented.
• Good availability across weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a fast-paced daytime kitchen with attention to quality and speed.
• Prepare and cook menu items to ensuring consistent presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout shifts.
• Contribute to smooth service and teamwork across the kitchen.

Skills

Substantial kitchen experience

Busy high-volume environment

Produce consistent food

Work cleanly and efficiently

Communicate well

Reliable and punctual

Weekend availability

Education

Formal chef qualifications welcomed

Job description

Daytime Chef or Experienced Cook – 20+ Hours | No Split Shifts

Mountain View Café | Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Are you an experienced chef or cook looking for regular hours, daytime work and a kitchen without the usual late nights, split shifts or unnecessary drama?

Mountain View Café is looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our established kitchen team.

This is a casual position with 20+ hours available each week with Weekends REQUIRED.

Formal chef qualifications are welcome but are not essential. We are equally interested in experienced cooks who have spent a solid amount of time working in professional kitchens and are confident operating in a busy, high-volume environment.

Why work with us?

• Aprox 20+ hours available each week
• Daytime shifts with no late-night finishes
• No split shifts
• An organised, well-equipped and appropriately staffed kitchen
• A supportive and respectful workplace
• Free onsite parking
• Accurate timekeeping and no expectation of unpaid work
• A unique workplace in one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most scenic locations

About the role

Mountain View Café is a popular, high-volume daytime venue located at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny.

Our kitchen operates at a fast pace, particularly during busy weekend and holiday services, but it is well organised and professionally managed. We work hard and maintain high standards without creating an unnecessarily stressful or negative workplace.

The position will involve a combination of weekday and weekend shifts. We are looking for someone with broad availability across the week and the flexibility to work different days when required. In return, we aim to provide a stable and predictable roster and will accommodate important commitments wherever reasonably possible.

About you

You will ideally:

• Have substantial experience in a professional café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
• Be comfortable working in a busy, high-volume environment
• Produce consistent, well-presented food
• Work cleanly, efficiently and calmly
• Communicate well and contribute positively to the team
• Be reliable, punctual and professionally presented
• Have good availability across weekdays and weekends

Location and transport

We are located on the coast side of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Applicants must:

• Currently reside on the Sunshine Coast or within practical commuting distance of Maleny
• Have reliable personal transport

we are unable to offer sponsorship.

We are keen to hear from experienced chefs and cooks who value regular hours, professional standards, teamwork and a healthier approach to hospitality.