Jerry’s Milkbar is a welcoming, fully licensed neighbourhood café in Elwood, offering breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee and alfresco dining. Our family-friendly venue also provides takeaway, catering and functions. Our diverse menu includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free options, catering to a range of dietary preferences.

Advantages

- Annual salary of AUD $79,423–$83,000.
- Superannuation contributions on top of your annual salary.
- Salary based on qualifications and experience.

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About us

Jerry’s Milkbar is a welcoming, fully licensed neighbourhood café in Elwood, offering breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee and alfresco dining. Our family-friendly venue also provides takeaway, catering and functions. Our diverse menu includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free options, catering to a range of dietary preferences.

Benefits

- Annual salary of AUD $79,423–$83,000.
- Superannuation contributions on top of your annual salary.
- Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Task & responsibilities
- Plan and develop breakfast and lunch menus, including seasonal specials, with a focus on flavour, presentation and customer preferences.
- Estimate food and labour costs and ingredient requirements to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Prepare and cook menu items for dine-in service, catering, functions and takeaway orders.
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistent standards.
- Prepare dishes that meet vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free requirements, while managing allergens and preventing cross-contamination.
- Supervise cooks, apprentices and less experienced kitchen staff, delegate tasks and assist as required to maintain timely service.
- Train and guide kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques,



presentation and safe food handling.
- Explain, enforce and maintain food safety and hygiene requirements, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen.
- Monitor stock levels, check ingredient quality, place orders and manage storage and stock rotation to minimise food wastage.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to coordinate preparation and service during busy periods.

Qualification & experience
- Certificate III, Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of one year’s experience working in a commercial kitchen.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu development and presentation standards.
- Understanding of food costing, stock control and waste minimisation.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety, food hygiene and allergen management requirements.
- Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy kitchen while maintaining consistent quality.
- Ability to assist with training and supervising less experienced kitchen staff.
- Adaptable availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.

About Company

Jerry’s Milkbar is a welcoming, fully licensed neighbourhood café in Elwood, offering breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee and alfresco dining. Our family-friendly venue also provides takeaway, catering and functions. Our diverse menu includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free options, catering to a range of dietary preferences.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79423-83000

Job Publish: 22-10-2026

Job Expire: 21-11-2026

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