Full-Time Cook / Café Chef – Daytime Hours
Twenty 9 Piper | Kyneton, VIC
Twenty 9 Piper is looking for an experienced Cook / Café Chef to join our team in a full-time role.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook or chef — including a strong 2IC or senior cook — looking for a stable, full-time daytime role in a busy café kitchen. You’ll work alongside our existing chef, sharing responsibility for service, preparation and the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
We serve breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a focus on well-prepared, consistent café food. This is a daytime role with no night shifts or split shifts.
The Role
You’ll be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day kitchen operation, including:
- Preparing and cooking breakfast, brunch and lunch during service
- Running service confidently and efficiently
- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portioning
- Managing daily prep and keeping the kitchen organised for service
- Stock rotation and assisting with ordering and stock control
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene
- Working closely with our front-of-house team to deliver smooth service
- Contributing ideas for specials and new menu items
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has solid experience as a cook or chef, ideally in a café or similar fast-paced kitchen
- Can work independently when required and collaboratively as part of a small kitchen team
- Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
- Understands the importance of consistency, preparation and a clean kitchen
- Can make good decisions and stay organised during a busy service
- Works well as part of a close-knit team
- Has flexible availability across weekdays and weekends
You don't need to have been a Head Chef. If you're an experienced cook, chef, senior cook or 2IC looking for a role with more responsibility and great daytime hours, we'd like to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Full-time, ongoing employment
- Daytime hours only
- No late nights or split shifts
- A small, straightforward café kitchen
- The opportunity to play an important role in a small, experienced kitchen team
- A supportive, professional working environment
- An established café in the heart of Piper Street, Kyneton
Work Rights
Applicants must already have Australian work rights that allow ongoing full-time employment.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
If you're an experienced cook or chef looking for a stable, long-term daytime role in a busy café, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- If successful, how soon would you be able to start?
- What is your expected hourly rate or salary range for a full-time café cook / chef role?
- Do you currently have full Australian work rights that allow you to work full-time on an ongoing basis, without the need for employer sponsorship?
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
