Cook

About Us

Mr. Macedon is a warm and welcoming café and restaurant nestled in the heart of Macedon, Victoria. We are passionate about delivering fresh food, quality coffee, and exceptional customer service to both our local community and visitors to the region. Open seven days a week, our thoughtfully crafted seasonal menu features carefully selected local ingredients with a strong focus on breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings. We proudly cater to a diverse range of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, making us a trusted and inclusive dining destination. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Cook to join our kitchen team.

About the Role

As a Cook at Mr. Macedon, you will prepare, season, and cook a wide range of fresh food in our busy café and restaurant kitchen. You will play a key role in maintaining the high food quality standards and warm dining experience our guests love, working across our breakfast and lunch service with a focus on freshness, presentation, and dietary inclusivity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality prior to preparation and cooking
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing and cooking food across a range of methods including baking, braising, frying, roasting, and steaming
• Seasoning food during cooking
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes to ensure meals are well presented
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety standards
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free needs
• Cleaning food preparation areas and equipment to maintain a hygienic and functional kitchen
• Receiving and storing supplies as required
• Planning menus and estimating food requirements in consultation with management as required
• Training and supervising other kitchen staff as required

Requirements

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Proven experience of 1 year as a Cook in a café, restaurant, or catering establishment
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen compliance (Food Handler Certificate preferred)
• Ability to prepare dishes to meet a range of dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to fresh, quality food presentation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications

What We Offer

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience and qualifications
• A supportive, friendly team environment in a beautiful regional setting
• Stable, full-time hours across a 7-day breakfast and lunch operation
• The opportunity to work with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients
• Be part of a growing and community-loved café in the heart of Macedon