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 environment.
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
- A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and secure 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)
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