Chef

MELO CAFEWindsor Gardens, South Australia 5087Chefs and Cooks (Hospitality)Full time – $80,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation

Melo Cafe is a busy, community-focused café in Windsor Gardens known for quality coffee, friendly service and strong relationships with our regular customers. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Chef to join our kitchen team and prepare quality meals across our all-day menu. This is an active role for someone who enjoys a busy café setting and takes pride in consistent food and presentation.

About the Role

As a Chef, you will prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, including egg dishes, pancakes, burgers and pasta. You will work closely with the owner, other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to keep service running smoothly and maintain our food quality, hygiene and kitchen standards.

Key Responsibilities

● Prepare and cook menu items to consistent standards of taste, portion size and presentation.● Complete daily preparation and set up breakfast, egg, grill, pan, fryer and sauce stations for service.● Monitor cooking times and temperatures, taste dishes and adjust seasoning as required.● Coordinate orders and the kitchen pass to ensure meals are prepared accurately and served promptly.● Adapt dishes for dietary requirements and allergies, following safe food-handling procedures.● Check deliveries for freshness, quality and quantity, and store ingredients correctly.● Maintain stock rotation, monitor ingredient usage and advise the owner of stock requirements.● Minimise food waste through careful preparation, portion control and storage.● Keep workstations, utensils and equipment clean and sanitised,



and complete scheduled cleaning.● Follow food-safety and workplace procedures and report equipment or safety concerns promptly.● Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house staff, and guide kitchen hands as required.● Assist the owner with seasonal menu ideas and improvements to existing dishes.

We are looking for someone who

● Has relevant commercial cooking experience in a busy café or similar kitchen.● Has a relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience.● Is confident preparing breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes across multiple kitchen stations.● Understands food safety, dietary requirements, stock rotation and waste control.● Works efficiently during busy service while maintaining quality and attention to detail.● Communicates clearly, works well with others and handles pressure calmly.● Is organised, reliable and takes pride in a clean, well-prepared kitchen.● Is available to work daytime shifts on weekdays and weekends as rostered.

What We Offer

● Full-time employment with daytime working hours.● A well-established café with a loyal local customer base.● A supportive, community-focused workplace.● Contribute to menu ideas and kitchen improvements.● Competitive salary based on experience.

If you are an experienced Chef who enjoys preparing quality café food and working as part of a well-organised team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook/Chef (Windsor Gardens)
🏢 Melo Cafe
📍 Windsor Gardens