As Chef/Cook, you'll run the kitchen pass, prep and cook to a consistently high standard, and help keep food costs, quality, and safety on track day to day.
Key responsibilities
Prepare and cook menu items to spec, maintaining consistency and presentation
Manage mise en place and prep lists for opening/service
Oversee stock rotation, ordering, and supplier relationships alongside management
Maintain food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP/Food Act compliance)
Support menu development and seasonal specials
Train and guide junior kitchen staff
Manage wastage and portion control to support food cost targets
Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant during and after service
About you
Proven experience as a chef/cook in a café, brunch, or casual dining setting
Solid grasp of café-style cooking — brunch, breakfast, all-day menu items
Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Team player with a hands‐on, positive attitude
Right to work in Australia
Above-award pay, reflecting your experience
A supportive, close-knit team in a growing hospitality precinct
Input into menu specials and seasonal offerings
Staff meals and coffee on shift
About us
Cobrick Café is a busy, community-loved café in the Pentridge/Coburg precinct, known for great food, outstanding coffee, and a loyal local following.
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