Cook

Naturally Tasty Shellharbour; Shell Cove; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime shifts

No night work

Job summary

Naturally Tasty Shellharbour is seeking an experienced cook to join our busy café in Shell Cove. You will prepare and cook breakfasts and café-style meals, starting from 5:00 am, delivering quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

We value reliability and a positive attitude, with daytime shifts only and no night work required. Join our friendly team and contribute to a growing business with opportunities to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a busy café or similar hospitality environment is essential.
• Must be available to work both weekdays and weekends.
• Must be available for early morning starts from 5:00 am.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and café-style meals.
• Start shifts from 5:00 am to prepare the kitchen and breakfast service.
• Work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage multiple orders while maintaining speed and accuracy.
• Assist with stock control and minimising food waste.

Skills

Cooking experience

Weekday & weekend availability

Early morning starts

Independence & teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Naturally Tasty Shellharbour – Shell Cove NSW

Naturally Tasty Shell Cove is looking for an experienced, reliable and passionate Cook to join our friendly and hardworking team.

We are a busy, fast-paced local café with a strong focus on fresh, quality food, great customer service and a positive team environment.

We need someone who can hit the ground running, work confidently under pressure and help deliver consistently high-quality meals during our busiest periods.

Enjoy a better work-life balance – daytime shifts only, with no night work required!

About the Role

Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and café-style meals.

Start shifts from 5:00 am to prepare the kitchen and breakfast service.

Work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.

Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.

Manage multiple orders while maintaining speed and accuracy.

Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and kitchen organisation.

Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Work closely with our kitchen and front-of-house team.

Assist with stock control and minimising food waste.

What We’re Looking For

Previous cooking experience in a busy café or similar hospitality environment is essential.

Must be available to work both weekdays and weekends.

Must be available for early morning starts from 5:00 am.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Confidence handling busy breakfast and lunch services.

Strong time management and organisational skills.

A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.

A genuine passion for food and delivering quality meals.

Working Hours

Daytime shifts only – NO NIGHT WORK!

Early morning starts from 5:00 am.

Must have availability across weekdays and weekends.

Morning starts and daytime finishes.

Ideal for someone looking for a hospitality role without late-night shifts.

What We Offer

A friendly, supportive and welcoming team.

A busy and exciting café environment.

Competitive pay based on experience, with applicable award rates and penalties.

Daytime working hours with no evening shifts.

Opportunity to grow with the business as we take Naturally Tasty to the next level.

A workplace where your experience, ideas and hard work are valued.

Be Part of Our Next Chapter!

Naturally Tasty Shell Cove is entering an exciting new chapter, with a fresh approach, big plans for growth and a commitment to delivering an even better café experience.

We’re not just looking for someone to fill a position — we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of our future success.

If you’re an experienced cook who thrives in a busy kitchen, takes pride in your food, is available from 5:00 am and wants to enjoy working without late nights, we’d love to hear from you!

Location:

Naturally Tasty, Shell Cove NSW 2529