Pacho Taqueria | Prahran Market
Pacho is a small independent taqueria inside Prahran Market, built around authentic Mexican street food, clean systems, sharp execution, and calm service.
We are looking for a Part-Time Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.
This is a junior role, but it is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with real kitchen experience, solid fundamentals, and the maturity to work in a small, high-standard environment.
The right person may not be a senior chef yet, but they should already understand what good service looks like: organised prep, clean mise en place, calm communication, consistency under pressure, and pride in the details.
Small kitchen. High standards. Calm service.
About the role
You will support the kitchen across prep, service, cleaning, basic cooking tasks, and station work.
Training will be structured and practical: one station at a time. As you show consistency, reliability, and ownership, there will be room to grow into a more senior role within the business.
This role suits someone who wants to build proper kitchen discipline, not just pick up casual hours.
What we are looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in a café, restaurant, market kitchen, taqueria, or similar food service environment
- Can work cleanly, quickly, and calmly
- Understands prep, service, clean-down, and basic kitchen systems
- Takes feedback professionally and applies it quickly
- Has strong personal hygiene and presentation standards
- Is reliable with time, communication, and availability
- Can support a small team without ego or drama
- Wants to grow into more responsibility over time
You do not need to know Mexican food already, but you do need to care about doing things properly.
What we offer
- Part-time hours
- Structured and practical training
- Clear standards and expectations
- A small professional kitchen where your work is noticed
- Opportunity to grow into a more senior role for the right person
- A calm, respectful environment built around consistency, cleanliness, and ownership
We are not trying to be the loudest kitchen. We are trying to build one of the best Mexican food experiences in town through discipline, repetition, and pride in the craft.
Hiring process
Our hiring process is simple and structured:
- Short chat / interview
- We discuss your experience, availability, expectations, and fit.
- Two-hour practical trial
- You will work hands-on in the kitchen, one station at a time. We look at attitude, cleanliness, speed, communication, and basic kitchen instincts.
- Full paid shiftIf the first two stages go well, we organise a full paid shift so both sides can properly assess the fit.We value people who are prepared, punctual, clean, and professional.
To apply
Please send your CV.
Suitable applicants will receive a short message asking:
- What venue are you currently or most recently working in?
- What kitchen role or section did you work in?
- What kitchen tasks are you confident with?
- What is your weekly availability?
- When could you start?
Please answer clearly and honestly. We are looking for the right fit, not just the fastest application.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
Pacho Taqueria
Prahran Market
Pay: $27.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free food
Work Location: In person
