Working Wednesday to Sunday, 7am–3pm, you'll be responsible for running our kitchen, delivering delicious breakfast and lunch offerings and preparing food for our front-of-house team to serve throughout the day.

Key responsibilities

Running the kitchen independently during breakfast and lunch service

Preparing grab-and-go items, sandwiches, toasties and other menu favourites for our FOH team

Managing daily food preparation, ordering and stock control

Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards

Minimising food waste through smart preparation and efficient ingredient use

Working closely with our friendly FOH team to deliver a seamless guest experience

Bringing fresh ideas and creativity to our evolving menu

About you

Has experience as a chef or experienced cook in a busy café environment

Is confident running a small kitchen independently

Is organised, efficient and comfortable managing their own workload

Understands food costs,



portion control and minimising waste

Takes pride in preparing simple, delicious food consistently

Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team

Is available Wednesday through Sunday, 7am–3pm

Consistent hours: Five days per week, Wednesday to Sunday

Work-life balance: No late nights or split shifts, with Mondays and Tuesdays off

Take ownership of the day-to-day operation

Fantastic CBD location: Right in the heart of Melbourne

Work alongside friendly, passionate hospitality people

Competitive casual rates, including applicable weekend penalty rates

About us Tucked away in Melbourne's bustling CBD, Little Gordon Café is a charming, vibrant Melbourne café serving great coffee, a brand recent menu and a little bit of Melbourne magic.

📌 Casual Café Chef (Melbourne)
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