Kitchen All-Rounder

About us

At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore. We're a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.

About your new role

We're looking for a Kitchen All-Rounder to join our café team on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract . This is a varied, hands-on role covering food preparation, cooking, baking and customer service. You’ll make fresh sandwiches, prepare and cook hot menu items, bake treats, occasionally serve customers and help keep the kitchen and café clean and organised.

You’ll work closely with the Café Manager and National Kitchen Lead to deliver a quality food offering that complements our coffee. You’ll enjoy moving between tasks, take pride in what you serve and be happy to pitch in wherever needed, including washing dishes and supporting the floor.

A day in the life

A typical day could include:

Preparing ingredients and making fresh sandwiches for the cabinet and service

Preparing and cooking hot dishes to our recipes and presentation standards

Baking and finishing sweet treats and bakery items

Keeping the food display stocked, fresh and well presented

Greeting customers, taking orders, operating the till and serving food

Plating dishes, running food and clearing tables

Washing dishes, cleaning equipment and keeping kitchen and service areas organised

Following food safety procedures, including temperature checks, labelling, storage and allergen processes

Receiving deliveries, rotating stock and helping minimise waste

Working with the team to keep service running smoothly

About you

You enjoy preparing good food and looking after customers. You’re comfortable moving between the kitchen and front of house, and understand that preparation, service and cleaning all contribute to a great café experience.

You’re organised, reliable and confident working independently when required, while communicating well with the team during busy periods.

Must-haves

Previous experience in a café, kitchen or similar hospitality role

Confidence making sandwiches, preparing ingredients and cooking simple hot dishes

A friendly manner and willingness to serve customers

Strong food safety and hygiene practices

Ability to follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards consistently

Good organisation and the ability to manage several tasks during service

Willingness to share dishwashing, cleaning and general café duties

Availability for early mornings and weekends

Willingness to complete required food safety training

Nice to have

Baking or pastry experience

Experience operating a till and taking customer orders

Experience with stock control, ordering and waste management

Current Food Safety Supervisor certification

Interest in seasonal food, quality coffee and hospitality

Working at Allpress

Alongside a great team culture, we offer a range of perks including as much coffee as you'd like while you're at work, 250g of beans to take home each week, a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, a wellbeing allowance, volunteer leave, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Diversity and inclusion

Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:

Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society

Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity

Removing barriers and the influence of bias

Creating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form

Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work

Apply now

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a personalised cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for the Kitchen All-Rounder role and why you'd like to join the Allpress team.