About the role

The Coffee Maker is a busy, independent cafe in beautiful Corlette, Port Stephens. This is a hands-on role that is primarily kitchen-based, preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch menu items, but you'll be equally happy jumping behind the coffee machine or helping the front-of-house team when needed.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch menu items

Complete daily kitchen preparation

Work independently during busy service periods

Follow recipes, portioning and presentation standards

Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe kitchen

Make quality coffee and assist behind the coffee machine when required

Help with front-of-house service during busy periods

Assist with dishes, cleaning and general cafe duties

Work as part of a small team and help wherever needed

About you

Previous commercial kitchen or cafe cooking experience preferred

Confident cooking breakfast and lunch

Able to work independently and stay calm during busy service

Barista experience or confident using a commercial coffee machine

Take pride in food quality and presentation

Positive, team-oriented attitude

Reliable, punctual and take pride in your work

Happy being a true all-rounder rather than being restricted to one area of the cafe

About us

We're an independent cafe in Corlette offering breakfast, lunch, cocktails and our popular monthly 3-course set menu dinners. We're a small team, so everyone plays an important role. We value good food, genuine hospitality, teamwork and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. Shift meal and of course daily coffee provided!