Location: Red Hill, Brisbane
Employment type: Full-time, part-time or casual
Reports to: Business Owner / Kitchen Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, skilled and ambitious Cook to join our shared kitchen in Red Hill.
a fun, modern café specialising in crêpes, waffles, brunch dishes and desserts and a quality-focused seafood takeaway offering freshly prepared fish, chips and related menu items.
This is a hands-on role for someone with strong preparation and organisational skills who can work efficiently. The right person will be professional, committed, hardworking, punctual and exceptionally clean.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present menu items consistently according to recipes and brand standards.
- Complete daily food preparation efficiently and accurately for both brands.
- Organise prep to support busy service periods and minimise delays.
- Work confidently across café, dessert and seafood menus.
- Maintain clear separation between the two brands’ ingredients, preparation areas and workflows.
- Follow strict food safety, allergen-management and cross-contamination procedures.
- Monitor portion sizes, presentation, quality and freshness.
- Label, date, rotate and store all food correctly.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, receiving deliveries and reporting shortages.
- Reduce food waste through careful preparation and stock management.
- Maintain a clean, sanitised and well-organised kitchen throughout every shift.
- Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties thoroughly.
- Care for kitchen equipment and promptly report maintenance issues.
- Work calmly and professionally during busy periods.
- Communicate respectfully with owners, front-of-house staff and other kitchen team members.
- Help train junior or casual team members when required.
- Contribute ideas for improving kitchen systems, menu execution and efficiency.
- Support either brand as operational needs change.
About You
You will be someone who is:
- Professional and takes pride in the quality of their work.
- Punctual, dependable and committed to scheduled shifts.
- Hardworking and willing to contribute wherever needed.
- Clean, organised and disciplined about food safety.
- Strong in food preparation, time management and multitasking.
- Able to follow recipes, portion guides and established procedures.
- Calm and productive during busy service periods.
- Comfortable taking responsibility and working independently.
- A positive team member who communicates clearly and respectfully.
- Flexible and willing to learn the requirements of two different brands.
- Ambitious and interested in growing with the businesses.
- Respectful of confidential recipes, systems and business information.
Experience and Requirements
- Previous experience as a cook, café cook, kitchen hand with cooking responsibilities, or similar hospitality position.
- Strong food preparation and basic commercial cooking skills.
- Knowledge of safe food handling, cleaning and storage procedures.
- Ability to manage several orders and preparation tasks simultaneously.
- Availability to work a flexible roster, including evenings and weekends.
- A Food Safety Supervisor certificate is desirable, or willingness to obtain one.
- Experience with seafood, fryers, crêpes, waffles, brunch or dessert preparation is advantageous but not essential.
- Formal cookery qualifications are desirable but practical ability, reliability and attitude will also be highly valued.
Performance Expectations
Success in this position will be measured by:
- Consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.
- Timely and accurate preparation of orders.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- High standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Effective preparation for service periods.
- Appropriate separation and organisation of both brands.
- Low food waste and responsible stock handling.
- Positive teamwork, communication and willingness to improve.
Growth Opportunity
We want someone who is interested in becoming an important part of the businesses—not simply completing a shift. For the right person, there may be opportunities to take on greater responsibility in kitchen operations, menu development, training, stock management and future business growth.
Pay: $52,880.00 – $77,691.88 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
