Extra Fresh Bentleigh is seeking an experienced Casual Chef/Cook to join our friendly team.

If you're passionate about quality food, enjoy working in a busy and welcoming environment, and take pride in delivering consistent results, this could be the perfect role for you.

About Extra Fresh Bentleigh

Located at 284 Centre Road, Bentleigh, Extra Fresh is a vibrant fresh-food marketplace bringing together quality produce, traditional flavours and genuine customer service.

With a diverse selection of fresh food and specialty products available under one roof, Extra Fresh provides a welcoming destination for the local community.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Casual Chef/Cook to assist with the preparation and production of fresh, high-quality food.

This is a daytime-focused role within a friendly and professional kitchen environment, with shifts available across weekdays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and produce fresh food to a consistently high standard.
- Follow recipes, portioning requirements and presentation standards.
- Assist with daily food preparation and kitchen service.
- Ensure all food is prepared, stored and labelled correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen workspace.
- Uphold all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation to minimise waste.




- Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth daily operations.

About You

You're a reliable and enthusiastic Chef or experienced Cook who enjoys working with quality ingredients and takes pride in producing fresh, consistently presented food.

To be successful, you'll have:

- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, deli, restaurant, retail food or similar kitchen setting.
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
- A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling requirements.
- The ability to work efficiently and remain organised in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency.
- A positive attitude and a genuine willingness to work as part of a team.
- Reliability and flexibility to work across a casual roster, including weekdays and weekends.
- A relevant cookery qualification is preferred but not essential for candidates with suitable experience.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years’ experience do you have as a Chef or Cook?

Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you hold a current Food Safety certificate?

Which culinary qualifications have you completed?

What is your availability across weekdays and weekends?

Are you available to work at Extra Fresh, 284 Centre Road, Bentleigh?

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📌 Casual Chef/Cook – Extra Fresh Bentleigh (Melbourne)
🏢 Atlantic Group
📍 Melbourne