Are you a passionate cook looking for a fresh opportunity in a vibrant café environment? Join us at Key Café in Coffs Harbour where we offer more than just a job. We're looking for an experienced Short Order Cook to help shape our brand-new café, featuring a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and a unique opportunity to create and influence the menu.

About the Role:

As our Short Order Cook, you’ll be responsible for whipping up delicious meals efficiently while maintaining quality and presentation standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced, community-focused café, ensuring a smooth kitchen operation and great customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast and lunch menu items.
• Work efficiently in a busy kitchen, ensuring fast service times.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Assist with food prep, stock control and keeping the kitchen clean.
• Collaborate with the café team to create a welcoming dining experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in short order or café cooking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Availability for flexible shifts, including mornings and weekends.

A bit about us

Key Community Group is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience supporting people across the Mid North Coast. We’re excited to expand into the hospitality space with our new social enterprise, Key Café—bringing great food and even better opportunities to Coffs Harbour.

Our motto, “achieve anything,” reflects our commitment to creating opportunities for everyone. Join us and be part of a positive, supportive team that values fresh ideas and a passion for great food, great service, and making a difference!

Here’s what makes us different:

Competitive Pay + Unmatched Benefits: We’ll match your current salary but with better conditions, including 10% above award pay, full salary sacrifice options, and 1% above the super guarantee.

Wellbeing Support: $500 Christmas bonus, $300 tax-free Health & Wellbeing incentive annually + access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Recognition + Rewards: Annual performance bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and a thriving social club.

Career Growth: Opportunities to progress and contribute to the direction of our growing company.

Support + Autonomy: Unparalleled support for a hospitality role with the freedom to create new recipes and take ownership of the kitchen.

Apply Today!
If this sounds like your kind of job, we’d love to hear from you! Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected] or pop in and see us at 61 West High Street to apply in person.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Key Café, we believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that strengthen our impact. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values unique contributions. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.