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 on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with the team to 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 environment, 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 Cafe Manager 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
- 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

- 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

- 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 secure 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 (Sydney)
🏢 Allpress Espresso
📍 Sydney