Chef / Café Cook – Daytime Hours Only

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We’re looking for an experienced Chef or Senior Café Cook to take the lead in our busy café kitchen.

This role suits someone who enjoys breakfasts, brunch, and quality café food, and who wants stable daytime hours with a supportive team.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for:

Running day-to-day kitchen operations

Preparing and plating breakfast, brunch, sandwiches and light lunch items

Managing prep, stock control and food safety

Maintaining consistent quality and presentation

Working efficiently during busy service periods

Supporting menu execution and basic specials where needed

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in a café or daytime kitchen

Confident cooking breakfast service and toasted sandwiches

Strong organisation and time management skills

Able to work independently and lead the kitchen when required

Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen systems

Calm under pressure, reliable, and professional

What we offer

No night shifts

Daytime hours only

Competitive pay for the right person

A stable, well-established café

Supportive ownership and a respectful work environment

A kitchen that values systems, consistency, and quality

Opportunity to have real responsibility and ownership of your space

Hours & roster

Daytime shifts (typical café hours)

Roster discussed based on availability and experience

If you’re a capable café chef looking for better work-life balance without sacrificing quality or professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with a short CV and a brief intro about your experience.

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