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 new 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 beginsAssisting the National Kitchen Lead with food preparation for the day aheadWashing dishes and maintaining a clean, organised back-of-house areaEnsuring food safety, cleanliness and quality standards are upheld throughout the dayIt could also include:Baking sweet treats and toasting sandwichesPlating dishes and running the pass during serviceSupporting the front-of-house team on the floor or till when requiredHelping with stock organisation and general kitchen operationsPitching in wherever needed to keep the café running smoothlyAbout 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-havesPrevious café or commercial kitchen experienceConfidence with food preparation and basic cookingStrong food safety and hygiene standardsFast, organised and reliable during busy service periodsAbility to follow recipes and presentation standards consistentlyTeam-focused and willing to jump across all kitchen dutiesAvailability for early mornings and weekendsFood Safety/Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification, or willingness to obtainNice to haveCafé or brunch kitchen experienceExperience working with seasonal, produce-led menusBaking or pastry skillsExperience with ordering, stock control and waste managementCurrent Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificationInterest in coffee and hospitalityExperience supporting menu developmentWorking 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 societyEmpowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equityRemoving barriers and the influence of biasCreating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any formCultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a personalised cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for the Kitchen Assistant role and why you'd like to join the Allpress team.

📌 Kitchen Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Allpress Espresso
📍 Melbourne