Cafe Cook / Chef (Experienced Cook or 1st/2nd Year Apprentice)Merak Gourmet Foods Pty Ltd – Redland Bay QLDJob SummaryPay Range: $***** – $***** per hour + super (Based on award classification & weekend penalties)Hours: ***** hours per week | Stable Wednesday to Sunday roster (Monday/Tuesday off!)Lifestyle Perks: No Split Shifts | Predominantly daytime hours (Only one Saturday night shift, out by 8:30pm)Location: Redland Bay *****) — Must have reliable transport to get here for early weekend startsAbout the Role & Our PaceMerak GF is a bustling, high-volume 70-seat gluten-free café in Redland Bay, and we are ready to welcome a reliable new hand to our kitchen team immediately.We are not a quiet little café.
When the weekend hits, our kitchen goes from consistent to extremely busy to support our booming local trade.
You will be working tightly within a small, focused team of 3 to 4 people where communication, speed, and teamwork are everything.
We are looking for a reliable Cook or Apprentice who thrives on the rush of a full tickets rail, keeps their head cool under pressure, and wants to work in a supportive, drama-free environment.We are interviewing this week and ready to onboard the right person straight away.
Skip the long hiring delays—apply today and lock in your roster.Key ResponsibilitiesHigh-Volume Service: Prepare, cook, and plate 100% gluten-free food at a fast pace.Line Management: Smash through fast-paced breakfast and lunch ticket lines during peak weekend service.Kitchen Standards: Maintain quick, precise knife skills,



a clean section, and strong organizational habits.Roster Coverage: Work across breakfast, lunch, and our Friday + Saturday night dinner services.About You (Applicant Criteria)We need someone who can hit the ground running.
We welcome applications from:Experienced Café/Short-Order Cooks with concrete experience handling heavy weekend breakfasts and high-volume ticket lines.2nd Year Apprentice Cooks ready to step up and prove you can hold down a section during peak service.1st Year Apprentices with 6–12 months of fast-paced commercial kitchen experience (e.g., as a busy kitchen hand or prep cook) who know what a real service rush feels like.Position Requirements:The Need for Speed: Proven experience handling high-volume breakfast and lunch service.Logistics: A reliable way to get to Redland Bay *****) for early morning or weekend shifts.Availability: Regular availability across Wednesday to Sunday, including weekends and public holidays.What We Offer (Benefits & Culture)Top Award Rates: Paid fully under the Restaurant Industry Award with 25% casual loading + all weekend and public holiday penalties paid correctly, every single week.Real Work-Life Balance: No split shifts.
Continuous shifts so you can actually plan your life outside of work.Great Environment: Merak GF is a celebrated, 100% gluten-free café.
We are a close-knit team that values quality food, stunning presentation, and a great workplace culture where you are respected.
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📌 Cafe Cook / Chef (Experienced Cook Or 1St/2Nd Year Apprentice) (Brisbane)
🏢 Merak Gourmet Foods
📍 Brisbane