Kitchen Assistant – Cafe

Kitchen Assistant | Cook

Part time

About the business

Penny For Pound are a busy cafe and bakery, operating out of our custom built HQ in Moorabbin. We have a focus on house-made freshness, produce a high-quality product for our local community, and welcome them to our open production kitchen and cafe space.

We are a friendly, tight knit team, who take pride in what we do.

About the role/s

• Hiring a part time position available in our cafe kitchen assisting chef with prep work and in service.
• Assist the team with general kitchen tasks including, but not limited to food prep, supporting kitchen team during service, assembling toasted sandwiches and simple items, cleaning, dishes etc
• Immediate start available.
• This role would suit someone with a Certificate 3 or more in commercial cookery or studying commercial cookery with some background in the industry and looking to expand on existing skills.
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen environment will make you a strong candidate for this role.
• Training Provided for someone with a strong work ethic, reliable, and interested in learning new things.
• Variety of start times, but early mornings and weekend work are required.

Benefits and perks

• Friendly Team Environment
• Training Provided
• Plenty of Casual / part time hours available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to learn valuable kitchen skills and gain experience
• Staff discounts on products, free coffee on shift

To be successful in this role you must have the following qualities:

• Reliable and Punctual for rostered shifts
• Certificate 3 in commercial cookery or be currently studying commercial cookery.
• Work quickly, neatly, and efficiently
• Attention to Detail
• Previous kitchen experience will make you a strong candidate for the role.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
• Take constructive feedback
• Meet set deadlines for tasks completed
• Physically fit – some manual lifting involved in a busy kitchen environment
• Be flexible to a changing roster 

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous kitchen experience  
• Must speak and understand English
• Available 2 to 4 shifts per week. Weekend availability is required for these roles.
• We are looking for long term, committed staff members that are keen to grow with the business.
• Own transport, or ability to get to and from Moorabbin 3189