About us
At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore.
We're a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.
About your current role
We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our café team in a hands-on, all-rounder role.
Working closely with our National Kitchen Lead and Café team, you'll help deliver a simple, quality food offering that perfectly complements our coffee.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing great food, and is happy to jump in wherever needed.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced workplace, work collaboratively with the team, and be confident working autonomously when required.
A day in the life
A typical day could look like:
Arriving bright and early and enjoying a coffee with the team before service begins
Assisting the National Kitchen Lead with food preparation for the day ahead
Washing dishes and maintaining a clean, organised back-of-house area
Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and quality standards are upheld throughout the day
It could also include:
Baking sweet treats and toasting sandwiches
Plating dishes and running the pass during service
Supporting the front-of-house team on the floor or till when required
Helping with stock organisation and general kitchen operations
Pitching in wherever needed to keep the café running smoothly
About you
You have a passion for great food, quality coffee and hospitality, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team where everyone contributes to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Must-haves




Previous café or commercial kitchen experience
Confidence with food preparation and basic cooking
Strong food safety and hygiene standards
Fast, organised and reliable during busy service periods
Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards consistently
Team-focused and willing to jump across all kitchen duties
Availability for early mornings and weekends
Food Safety/Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification, or willingness to obtain
Nice to have
Café or brunch kitchen experience
Experience working with seasonal, produce-led menus
Baking or pastry skills
Experience with ordering, stock control and waste management
Current Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification
Interest in coffee and hospitality
Experience supporting menu development
Working at Allpress
Alongside a great team culture, we offer a range of perks including as much coffee as you'd like while you're at work, 250g of beans to take home each week, a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, a wellbeing allowance, volunteer leave, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Diversity and Inclusion
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged.
We pledge a commitment to:
Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
Removing barriers and the influence of bias
Creating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work
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📌 Kitchen Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Allpress Espresso
📍 Victoria