Velspices Café is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Kitchen Hand / Cook to join our friendly team. We are an Indian and Sri Lankan café serving authentic food, snacks, and beverages. This is a hands-on role where you'll assist with food preparation, cooking, customer service, and maintaining a clean and organised café workplace.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook café menu items following recipes and food safety standards.
Assist with food preparation, including cutting vegetables, preparing ingredients, and portioning food.
Restock ingredients, packaging, drinks, and café supplies throughout the day.
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, café, equipment, and workstations.
Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
Serve customers at the counter with a friendly and professional attitude.
Take customer orders and operate the POS (cash register/EFTPOS).
Handle cash transactions and complete end-of-day cash reconciliation when required.
Monitor stock levels and report items that require replenishment.
Assist with receiving and organising deliveries.
Follow food hygiene, workplace health and safety, and cleaning procedures.
Work collaboratively with the café team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.




Perform other general café duties as required.

What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a café, restaurant, takeaway, or commercial kitchen is preferred but not essential.
Experience with Indian or Sri Lankan cuisine is highly regarded.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Robust work ethic with attention to cleanliness and organisation.
Friendly customer service and communication skills.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
Availability to work weekdays and/or weekends.

Benefits
Free staff meal during your shift.
PR experience available for eligible candidates.
TFN payments.
Supportive and friendly team environment.
Opportunity to learn and grow within the business.

If you're passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced café setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $26.50 per hour

Benefits:
Employee discount
Free food

Ability to commute/relocate:
Carrum Downs VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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