Daytime Chef or Experienced Cook – 30+ Hours |
No Split Shifts
Mountain View Café | Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Are you an experienced chef or cook looking for regular hours, daytime work and a kitchen without the usual late nights, split shifts or unnecessary drama?
Mountain View Café is looking for an experienced
Chef or Cook
to join our established kitchen team.
This is initially a casual position with
25+ hours available each week
, generally worked across four or five daytime shifts.
For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into a permanent full-time position and take on greater responsibility within the kitchen.
Formal chef qualifications are welcome but are not essential.
We are equally interested in experienced cooks who have spent a solid amount of time working in professional kitchens and are confident operating in a busy, high-volume environment.
Why work with us?
Aprox 25+ hours available each week
Daytime shifts with no late-night finishes
No split shifts
Rosters provided in advance so you can plan your life
A genuine pathway to permanent full-time employment
Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility if wanted
An organised, well-equipped and appropriately staffed kitchen
A supportive and respectful workplace
Free onsite parking
Accurate timekeeping and no expectation of unpaid work
A unique workplace in one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland's most scenic locations
About the role
Mountain View Café is a popular, high-volume daytime venue located at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny.
Our kitchen operates at a fast pace, particularly during busy weekend and holiday services, but it is well organised and professionally managed.
We work hard and maintain high standards without creating an unnecessarily stressful or negative workplace.
The position will involve a combination of weekday and weekend shifts.




We are looking for someone with broad availability across the week and the flexibility to work different days when required.
In return, we aim to provide a stable and predictable roster and will accommodate important commitments wherever reasonably possible.
About you
You will ideally:
Have substantial experience in a professional café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
Be comfortable working in a busy, high-volume workplace
Produce consistent, well-presented food
Work cleanly, efficiently and calmly
Communicate well and contribute positively to the team
Be reliable, punctual and professionally presented
Be able to work across different sections of the kitchen
Have good availability across weekdays and weekends
Be interested in developing your skills and potentially progressing into a permanent or more senior role
Location and transport
We are located on the coast side of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, within practical commuting distance of many parts of the southern and central Sunshine Coast.
Applicants must:
Currently reside on the Sunshine Coast or within practical commuting distance of Maleny
Have reliable personal transport
Already have unrestricted legal working rights in Australia
This is not a live-in position, and unfortunately
we are unable to offer sponsorship
.
Career progression
We are looking for someone who can become a valued long-term member of our kitchen team.
For the right candidate, this position could progress into a permanent full-time Chef, Senior Chef or kitchen leadership role as their skills and responsibilities develop.
Experienced cooks without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply if they have the practical ability, reliability and attitude required for the position.
How to apply
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction that includes:
Your recent kitchen experience
Your current availability
Your current suburb
Whether you have reliable transport to Maleny
What you are looking for in your next role
We are keen to hear from experienced chefs and cooks who value regular hours, skilled standards, teamwork and a healthier approach to hospitality.

📌 Chef/Cook (Queensland)
🏢 Mountain View Cafe
📍 Queensland