Job Description
Join Our Culinary Team at The Village Café & Bar – Where Community Meets Cuisine!
Location: Mordialloc
Position: Cook
Job Type: Casual
Availability: Weekends and Weekday mornings
Are you passionate about creating quality food and delivering outstanding customer experiences?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cook to join our team at The Village Café & Bar.
As a valued member of our café team, you'll prepare and present delicious meals, maintain high food safety standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience for our customers and community.
About the Role
As a Casual Cook, you will:
Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
Ensure attractive food presentation and portion control
Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment
Monitor stock levels and communicate ordering requirements
Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements
Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality
Support café operations, opening and closing duties, and team collaboration
Assist with customer enquiries and special dietary requests professionally
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience as a Cook, ideally within a café, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment
Sound knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety practices
Strong organisational and time management skills
A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support the team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer service
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends
Qualifications / Experience Required
Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a café or similar setting
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety regulations
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
A proactive and team- orientated mindset,



always ready to help where needed
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
HLTFSE001 – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (RSA)
Things that matter to us
Cert III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) (desired)
Previous experience in a kitchen (cafés, restaurants, pubs, or catering)
Strong knowledge of food hygiene practices and kitchen safety standards
Working with Children Check
NDIS check (includes Police Check)
Eligibility to work in Australia
What we offer
Restaurant Industry Award rates, penalties & allowances
Exclusive TLC Employee Shopping Portal access and receive significant wholesale discounts on everyday items
Program of employee and wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing coaching & development
Discounted health insurance
Free gym membership
Novated leasing
Why Join TLC Healthcare?
At TLC Healthcare, our mission is to be leaders in innovative and integrated healthcare, renowned for providing wellbeing to our communities.
TLC Healthcare operate on a direct sourcing model and request agencies to respect no unsolicited contact for vacancies advertised.
For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition ******
To learn more about the perks of joining Team TLC, please visit our websitetlchealthcare.com.au
We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.
Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.
TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.
As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.

📌 Cook (Victoria)
🏢 TLC Healthcare
📍 Victoria