Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Peace N Joy Pty Ltd Little Hippo Cafe is seeking a skilled and reliable full-time Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. The Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu items in accordance with strict recipes, food safety standards, and service timing requirements. This role requires a technically proficient culinary professional capable of managing station workflows during peak service rushes while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen hygiene.

- Market-competitive salary package plus mandatory superannuation contribution.
- Balanced, daytime operational hours in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

The Cook must perform the duties of the position with reasonable care, skill and diligence.

The principal duties include, but are not limited to:

- Examining ingredients and prepared food to confirm quality and freshness
- Preparing and cooking breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes according to recipes and service standards
- Regulating the temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, cooktops and other cooking equipment
- Seasoning food during cooking and monitoring cooking times
- Portioning, plating and garnishing meals consistently
- Preparing food for customers with dietary requirements where appropriate
- Storing food safely in temperature-controlled facilities and applying stock-rotation procedures
- Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas and complying with food-safety procedures
- Assisting with menu planning, estimating food requirements and minimising waste
- Providing practical guidance to kitchen hands or junior kitchen staff where required




- Communicating with front-of-house staff to support accurate and timely service
- Performing other lawful and reasonable duties that are consistent with your skill level and the Cook position
- Preparing specialized, authentic sauces, stocks, and menu items from scratch using traditional culinary methods

Qualifications and Experience

- Certificate III with 2 years of relevant work experience or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent relevant qualification)
- Minimum of 1 year full-time (or equivalent) of relevant commercial culinary experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume cafe or restaurant environment.
- Proven ability to operate kitchen stations efficiently during high-volume breakfast and lunch rushes.
- Proficiency in using commercial cooking equipment, interpreting recipe specifications, and applying proper knife skills.
- Strong culinary aptitude, keen attention to detail, and sound problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Solid communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work weekends and early morning shifts as required by cafe operating hours.

- Salary: $77000-82000
- Job Publish: 27-07-2026
- Job Expire: 26-08-2026

About the Company

Little Hippo Cafe is a proud, independently owned local staple dedicated to bringing the Westlake community together over vibrant cooked breakfasts, specialty coffee, and house-made favorites. Operating seven days a week across 90 indoor and outdoor seats, our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional food and warm, attentive service to our 100+ daily weekday and 200+ weekend guests. Driven by values of quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, we foster an inclusive, supportive kitchen and front-of-house culture where every team member is valued and empowered to grow.

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