Coffee-Driven Kitchen Assistant — Fast-Paced Café Prep

Allpress Espresso Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited coffee at work

250 g beans per week to take home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteer leave

Growth and learning opportunities

Job summary

Allpress Espresso Ltd in Australia is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our café team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role involves food preparation, baking, plating and supporting service to complement our coffee offering.

You will thrive in a busy, collaborative environment, be reliable for early shifts and weekends, and help maintain high food safety and quality standards across the kitchen.

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

• Arriving early and joining the team for service.
• Assisting with food preparation for the day ahead.
• Maintaining a clean, organised back-of-house area.
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and quality standards.
• Baking sweet treats and toasting sandwiches.
• Plating dishes and assisting on the pass during service.
• Supporting front-of-house teams as needed.
• Stock organisation and general kitchen operations.
• Pitching in wherever needed to keep the cafe running smoothly.

Skills

Café operations

Food preparation

Food safety standards

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Allpress Espresso Ltd in Australia is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our café team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role involves food preparation, baking, plating and supporting service to complement our coffee offering.

You will thrive in a busy, collaborative environment, be reliable for early shifts and weekends, and help maintain high food safety and quality standards across the kitchen.