Buffet Catering Cook

Location: Melbourne

Employment type: Casual

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm

Classification: HIGA Level 4, Cook Grade 3 Tradesperson, casual

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Buffet Catering Cook to join our buffet catering team.

This role supports the preparation and cooking of buffet menu items, including salads, vegetables, proteins and other catering products for daily corporate and event orders. You will work in a busy production kitchen where quality, consistency, speed and attention to detail are essential.

About the role

You will assist with:
Preparing and cooking buffet items such as sirloin beef, salmon, chicken, vegetables and salads
Using strong knife skills to prepare ingredients accurately and efficiently
Following recipes, production lists and kitchen instructions
Portioning, garnishing and presenting buffet items to a high standard
Supporting daily catering production across cold and hot buffet items
Maintaining food safety, hygiene and allergen controls
Labelling, storing and handling food correctly
Keeping your work area clean, organised and secure




Supporting the broader kitchen team during peak production times

About you

We are looking for someone who:
Is a qualified cook or chef, or has equivalent trade-level experience
Has experience in a commercial kitchen, catering kitchen or high-volume production kitchen
Has robust knife skills and confidence preparing proteins, vegetables and salads
Can cook and prepare food consistently to specification
Works efficiently in a fast-paced team
Takes pride in food quality, presentation and consistency
Understands food safety, hygiene and allergen awareness
Is reliable, punctual and available Monday to Friday from 5:30 am
Can follow recipes, instructions and production systems

What we offer
Casual role with full-time hours
Monday to Friday roster
Early start and early finish
Supportive team setting
Hands-on role in a busy catering production kitchen
Opportunity to work across a broad buffet catering menu

If you are reliable, organised and enjoy working in a high-volume catering environment, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Buffet Catering Cook West Melbourne
🏢 Degani
📍 West Melbourne