Prep Chef – Join Our Growing Team

As our café continues to grow, Castaway Coffee Bar is expanding our kitchen team and looking for a reliable and organised Prep Chef.

This role focuses on completing daily food preparation to ensure our busy kitchen is fully stocked and ready for service. You’ll work closely with our chefs to maintain quality, consistency and effective kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities:
Complete daily food preparation accurately and efficiently
Prepare sauces, dressings, proteins, vegetables and other menu components
Follow recipes and portioning standards
Rotate, label and store food correctly
Monitor stock levels and communicate prep requirements
Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe workspace
Assist the kitchen team during busy service periods when required

What we’re looking for:
Previous commercial kitchen or food-preparation experience




Strong organisation and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and manage a prep list
Excellent attention to detail and consistency
Knowledge of food safety and storage procedures
A reliable, positive attitude
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting

We offer consistent daytime hours, no late nights and a supportive team setting within a growing beachfront café.

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Physical Setting
Café

Shift:
Day shift

Work Days:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Experience:
Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Language:
Fluent English (Required)

Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Prep Chef Surfers Paradise (Australia)
🏢 Castaway Coffee Bar
📍 Australia