Kitchen Assistant

If you don't mind early mornings, love food and are skilled with a kitchen knife then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant at our Wyalla Plaza, Newtown, Toowoomba location.

Key responsibilities include:

• Food preparation/ serving: perform food preparation of cabinet items eg. wraps, panini's focaccia's, sandwiches, fresh salads, frittata, muffins and catering platters as well as serve a la carte made-to-order meals
• Product knowledge: advise customers and staff on gluten free, dairy free and other dietary specifications in addition to in-store specials
• Kitchen organisation: manage the work flow and meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S procedures.
• Customer service: ensuring Merlo's customer-focused service is upheld at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

To ensure your success in this role you will have:

• 20-25+ hours per week
• Available to work weekends
• Experience in kitchen preparation, knife skills desired
• Experience in a fast paced hospitality environment
• Strong passion for food and commitment to the success of Merlo Coffee
• A fun, hardworking and energetic attitude towards work
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Fast hands and ability to work autonomously

Benefits & Perks

• Free coffee on shift, generous staff discount on coffee & 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 great team culture.
• A feel-good brand that genuinely cares for our people, community, and environment
• Monthly & yearly celebrations and staff awards
• Flexible working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance

At Merlo we care about our people, our customers and of course our coffee. To ensure we successfully continue to maintain the Merlo magic, we follow the ‘Merlo Recipe’ in everything we do.

R*espect – Excellence – Customer Service – Integrity – Passion – E*ducation.

If you think you'd be a welcome addition to the Merlo Coffee family… Join us in our passion for providing quality coffee and customer service - Apply now!

* Please note that visa sponsorship is not available

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $33.00 – $34.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What days are you available to work>
• How many hours per week are you available?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person