Nosey Neighbour Café is coming to Whittlesea, Victoria, and we're looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join us from the beginning of our journey.

We're building more than just a café. We're creating a welcoming local meeting place where great food, great coffee and excellent conversation bring people together.

If you're passionate about food, take pride in consistency, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

Chef / Cook – Current Café Opening | Nosey Neighbour Café

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Nosey Neighbour Café is coming to Whittlesea, Victoria, and we're looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join us from the beginning of our journey.

We're building more than just a café. We're creating a welcoming local meeting place where great food, outstanding coffee and great conversation bring people together.

If you're passionate about food, take pride in consistency, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Chef / Cook at Nosey Neighbour Café, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and helping create an exceptional experience for our guests.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and cooking menu items to a consistently high standard
- Maintaining food quality and presentation during busy service periods
- Following food safety and hygiene standards
- Managing prep and stock rotation
- Assisting with ordering and inventory control
- Operating and maintaining bain-marie service and hot-holding equipment where required
- Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team
- Contributing ideas and helping us continue to improve





What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

- Reliable and punctual
- Positive and team-focused
- Organised and able to work efficiently under pressure
- Passionate about quality food and presentation
- Committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen
- Able to communicate effectively with both BOH and FOH teams
- Holds a current driver's licence and has their own reliable vehicle

Experience & Qualifications

Preferred experience includes:

- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, restaurant or hospitality venue
- Minimum of 2+ years cooking experience is required for this role
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Experience working in fast-paced service environments
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
- Experience operating bain-marie service and maintaining food quality in a hot-holding environment (highly regarded)

Relevant food safety qualifications are highly regarded.

Food safety qualifications must be obtained within 30 days of commencement if not already held.

- Australian citizenship is required for this position

Why Join Nosey Neighbour?

- Be part of an exciting new café from day one
- Help shape our culture and kitchen standards
- Supportive and respectful workplace
- Opportunity to grow with the business
- Work with a team that genuinely cares about hospitality

Location

This position is based in Whittlesea, Victoria .

Due to the location and early hospitality start times, applicants must have their own reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to and from work independently.

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