Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Allpress is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support its café team in delivering quality food that complements its coffee offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Café Manager with daily food preparation and baking of sweet treats.
• Wash dishes, maintain a clean back‑of‑house area and uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
• Plate dishes, run the pass during service and support front‑of‑house staff when needed.
• Help with stock organisation, ordering, waste management and general kitchen operations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a café or commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented, reliable and able to work autonomously.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification.

Required skills

• Food preparation and basic cooking.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices.

What we offer

• Unlimited coffee at work and 250 g of beans weekly to take home.
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing allowance and volunteer leave.
• Opportunities for learning, growth and inclusive team culture.