About St Ivy Cafe

St Ivy Cafe (Infinitio Group Pty Ltd ATF Infinitio Group Unit Trust) is a beloved lakeside dining destination in South Morang, renowned for delivering exceptional all-day breakfast and lunch experiences. Located along The Promenade with stunning waterfront views, we pride ourselves on fresh, authentic Australian cafe cuisine that delights locals and visitors alike. Our menu showcases signature dishes including eggs benedict on soft sourdough, salted caramel waffles, potato rosti burgers, fresh calamari salad, and corn and zucchini fritters. We accommodate diverse dietary needs with vegetarian, gluten-free, and kids' options, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with premium ingredients and contribute to our reputation for culinary excellence in a beautiful lakeside setting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, season, and cook all items on our extensive all-day menu, ensuring adherence to recipes and quality standards.

Expertly execute a range of dishes, from classic breakfast options like Eggs Benedict and Salted Caramel Waffles to unique lunch creations such as our Potato Rosti Burger and Fresh Calamari Salad.

Manage food preparation and cooking processes, including regulating the temperatures of ovens, grills, and other kitchen equipment to ensure optimal results.

Ensure exceptional plate presentation and consistent portioning for all dishes, upholding the high visual and quality standards for our dine-in, outdoor, and takeaway services.

Meticulously inspect all incoming stock and foodstuffs for freshness and quality, maintaining strict inventory control and storage procedures in temperature-controlled facilities.

Skillfully adapt dishes to accommodate special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free) while maintaining flavour and presentation integrity.

Maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen, adhering to all safe food handling practices and occupational health and safety regulations.

Collaborate with the team to contribute ideas for our weekly specials, utilising seasonal produce and showcasing culinary creativity.

Assist in estimating food requirements and managing stock levels to ensure the kitchen is well-prepared for service.

Potentially assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a commercial cafe or restaurant kitchen

Strong knowledge of breakfast and lunch preparation techniques

Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene procedures

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environment

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

High standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness

Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts

Preferred:

Experience with modern Australian cafe cuisine

Knowledge of dietary accommodation for gluten-free and vegetarian options

Leadership skills for supervising junior staff

What We Offer

Competitive salary package: $75,500 – $77,000 per year + Superannuation

Beautiful lakeside work environment with indoor and outdoor dining areas

Supportive team culture focused on quality and customer satisfaction

Staff meals and cafe discounts

Long-term career development opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to menu innovation and seasonal specials

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship may be available for suitable candidates currently residing in Australia. We welcome applications from qualified overseas professionals who meet the ANZSCO 351411 (Cook) requirements and can demonstrate relevant experience in cafe or restaurant environments.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply through the platform where this position is advertised. Please ensure your application includes relevant qualifications and detailed work experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Ivy Cafe operates Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and weekends 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Join our team and become part of South Morang's favourite waterfront dining destination!

Location: 4/1 The Promenade, South Morang VIC 3752