kitchen assistant

Tandem Co is looking for a reliable and proactive full-time Kitchen Assistant to join our growing team. This role will primarily support our baker with daily preparation and kitchen duties, while also assisting with simple food preparation and light cooking for our café menu. Responsibilities Assist the baker with daily baking preparation and production

Prepare ingredients, portion items and assist with general kitchen prep

Handle simple cooking such as pastas, sandwiches and other light café dishes

Assist with food plating and presentation

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and work areas

Wash and sanitise equipment, utensils and work surfaces

Follow proper food safety and hygiene practices

Assist with stock checking, storage and kitchen inventory

Support the wider café team with other kitchen duties when required

Requirements Previous kitchen, café or bakery experience is preferred

Comfortable with basic food preparation and light cooking

Willing to learn and take direction

Reliable, punctual and responsible

Proactive and able to work independently when required

Good attention to cleanliness and food hygiene

Positive attitude and a team player

Working Arrangement Full-time position

5-day work week

Salary: $2,300 – $2,600/month , depending on experience

Weekend availability required

Working hours to be discussed

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable and willing to grow with the team. If you enjoy working in a café environment and are keen to learn both baking support and basic kitchen operations, we’d love to hear from you.