Overview
Merlo Coffee began over 30 years ago with a simple philosophy – freshly roasted specialty coffee served by people who are passionate about coffee.
Today, Merlo is proud to be one of Australia’s leading independently owned and operated coffee roasters, who supply the public, our own Merlo Coffee stores and 1,700 cafes and restaurants with freshly roasted coffee around the country every day.
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.
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.
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- Respect, E
- Excellence, C
- Customer Service, I
- Integrity, P
- Passion, E
- Education.
For more information on employment requirements visit, www.merlo.com.au
Responsibilities
- Kitchen organisation: manage the workflow and meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S; procedures, order stock and food items for the store
- Creative culinary flair; experience in planning and executing exciting menus
- Able to work in a rapid paced environment and an ability to work autonomously
- Sound food safety and hygiene knowledge
- High attention to detail
- A fun, hardworking and energetic attitude towards work
- A demonstrated understanding of the Merlo workplace culture
- Free coffee on shift, generous staff discount on coffee & retail products
- Opportunity for career progression
Qualifications
- Chef: minimum 2 year experience in a cafe or restaurant environment is required. Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or higher
- Kitchen Assistant: Minimum 1 year prior experience required. Ideally a certificate in Commercial Cookery/ Hospitality
Benefits
- 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
If you don’t mind early mornings, love food and are skilled with a kitchen knife then we want to hear from you! Apply Now!
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📌 Chef and Kitchen Assistants
🏢 Merlo Coffee
📍 Toowoomba