Mercado is on the hunt for a passionate and reliable Cook / Kitchen Team Member to join our crew. We serve authentic food with traditional flavours and are on a mission to create a new experience in hospitality with a robust focus on breakfast, inspired by Mexican cuisine.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in every plate, and wants to be part of this creative journey and our community.
Your Role:
Prepare food to Mercado standards: quick, fresh, consistent
Run smooth breakfast service operations
Complete daily opening and closing procedures
Assist with stocktake and prep list planning
Assist with ordering
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen throughout your shift
Restock service stations (grill, pass, bain-marie) as needed
Follow food safety protocols: temp logs, sanitising, HACCP
Complete shift reports and communicate effectively with the team and with front of house
What You Bring:
Breakfast experience (preferred)
Solid attention to detail, speed, initiative, and cleanliness.
Passion for food and consistency.
Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
Propensity for systems