Cook Mordialloc

Siesta Cafe is currently seeking an experienced and motivated full-time Cook to join our busy kitchen team in Mordialloc, Melbourne.

Siesta Cafe is a well-established, family-owned café known for its quality breakfast and lunch menu, specialty coffee and strong European/Turkish-inspired food offerings. We are seeking a reliable team player who thrives in a rapid-paced café setting and is passionate about producing high-quality meals and maintaining excellent kitchen standards.

Roster:

Rotating roster across 7 days, including weekends and public holidays, working collaboratively with other kitchen staff.

Cafe Trading Hours:

Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday: 6:30am – 5:00pm

Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of breakfast, brunch and lunch meals Preparing and cooking food in accordance with specialised recipes and customer dietary requirements Assisting with menu planning and development Monitoring food quality, portion control and presentation standards Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in line with relevant regulations Checking and storing stock and assisting with stock rotation Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Working effectively within a busy team environment during peak service periods Assisting with maintaining a clean and organised kitchen

To be successful in this role you will ideally have: Relevant qualifications and/or minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cook Experience working in a busy café environment Experience preparing a wide-ranging breakfast and brunch menu Previous experience working in cafés with European and/or Middle Eastern influence will be highly regarded Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work efficiently under pressure Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays

If you are passionate about quality food and customer service and would like to join a friendly and supportive team workplace, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly outlining your relevant experience and qualifications asap. Suitable qualified and experienced candidates shortlisted will be invited on-site for an interview. Applications will close on 22nd June 2026

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qpnug