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 hiring multiple Kitchen Assistants; at multiple Toowoomba locations: (Russell Street, Xpress & Wyalla) _
**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
- Grill, fryer and stovetop
- 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, order stock and food items for the store.
- Customer service: ensuring Merlo's customer-focused service is upheld at all times.
**REQUIREMENTS**:
To ensure your success in this role you will have:
- 15- 20 hours per week OR
- 25-30+ hours per week
- 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
- Love for routine and structure in your day
- 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 -**E**xcellence -**C**ustomer Service -**I**ntegrity -**P**assion -**E*ducation.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $25.85 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week
Application Question(s):
- What days are you available to work>
- How many hours per week are you available?
- Which is your preferred Toowoomba location (Russell Street, Xpress or Wyalla) or multiple?
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person