Chef and Kitchen Assistants

17 hours ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Merlo Coffee Pty Full time
Overview

Merlo Coffee began over 30 years ago with a philosophy of freshly roasted specialty coffee served by people who are passionate about coffee. Merlo is one of Australia's leading independently owned and operated coffee roasters, supplying the public, Merlo Coffee stores, and 1,700 cafes and restaurants with freshly roasted coffee daily.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated CHEF plus multiple KITCHEN ASSISTANTS who are passionate about people, quality food and great coffee to join our team at our Merlo Coffee Toowoomba stores: Russell Street, Wyalla and Xpress. Flexible hours over a 7 day roster. Casual hours with potential Full Time role for the right fit.

Responsibilities
  • Chef: manage kitchen workflow, meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S procedures, order stock and food items for the store.
  • Kitchen Assistant: provide support in food preparation and kitchen operations as required.
  • Contribute to creative culinary planning and execution of menus.
  • Operate in a fast-paced environment and work autonomously as needed.
  • Maintain sound food safety and hygiene standards; high attention to detail.
  • Support a fun, hardworking, and energetic team culture aligned with Merlo workplace values.
Qualifications and experience
  • Chef: minimum 2 years experience in a cafe or restaurant environment; Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or higher.
  • Kitchen Assistant: minimum 1 year experience; ideally a certificate in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality.
What we offer
  • Flexible working hours and a 7-day roster; casual hours with potential full-time role for the right fit.
  • Free coffee on shift and generous staff discount on coffee and retail products.
  • Opportunity for career progression.
  • Free access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
  • A vibrant, fun and exciting place to work with a great team culture.
  • A brand that values its people, community, and environment.
  • Monthly and yearly celebrations and staff awards.
  • Flexible working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
Application notes
  • To learn more about employment requirements, visit www.merlo.com.au.
  • Details regarding processing of applications and how to apply are not provided in this job ad; please follow Merlo's official application process.
Disclaimer

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