The Chance

We have an exciting prospect to join our passionate kitchen team as a Kitchen Hand on a casual basis (multiple roles), creating fresh and exciting dishes for our popular all-day cafe. The cafe is a key experience in our iconic tourism destination located on 40 acres of landscaped grounds and orchards in the Yarra Valley, 15 minutes from Lilydale.

While this is a casual position, part time or full time would be considered for the right candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: We are located in Yarra Glen, one hour from Melbourne CBD and not accessible by public transport.

About You

This role is for you if you love:
Being part of an amazing Venue team giving customers an experience they’ll absolutely rave about.
Delivering on high standards of excellence, presentation, cleanliness, attention to detail and procedures that work consistently.
A quick paced, energetic, dynamic environment.
Working within an amazing location that you can be proud of.

Your Role

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate some experience working hands-on under pressure in a fast-paced cafe or restaurant kitchen is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

You will need an eye for detail and a commitment to exceptional customer service.



You will be well organised. Weekend and public holiday availability is a must.

Task & Responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities are:
Support the dishwashing team as required.
Assist in producing nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented, and enjoyable food for our customers.
Assist with general kitchen duties such as cleaning, food preparation, and restocking supplies.
Ensuring operation of kitchen equipment follows occupational health and safety standards.
Adhere to all food handling and cleaning practices relating to food hygiene, preparation, storage, and disposal.
Control and record all wastage.
Demonstrate behaviours in line with The Chocolaterie Way and our core values of Caring, Commitment and Creativity.

About the Company

The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley has been operating since 2012. We also have established and manage 2 other Chocolateries in Victoria on the Surf Coast near Torquay and the Mornington Peninsula in the seaside village of Flinders.

The Chocolateries are tourism ventures and combined welcome 1.5 million visitors each year.

If you wish to join The Chocolateries, please send your resume and covering letter.

📌 Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher Toolangi
🏢 Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
📍 Toolangi