Cafe Cooks Apprentice Chefs, Hervey Bay

Cooks to Apprentices The Hungry Pelican Pialba, Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast QLD Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality and Tourism) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Café Cooks Apprentice Chefs About Us Located just metres from the Hervey Bay foreshore, The Hungry Pelican is a fun, wholesome, and trendy café known for great food, great coffee, and genuine coastal vibes. We’re a community-focused venue that genuinely cares for its people. At The Hungry Pelican, we treat our customers and our team like family. Our work culture is built on respect, support, and teamwork — creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. As a small, owner-operated business, we are hands-on and take pride in creating a safe and supportive workplace where both staff and customers feel welcome. We’re not just building a workplace — we’re building a community. If you thrive in a friendly, uplifting environment, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a team that looks out for one another, you’ll feel right at home with us. Café Cook Requirements Minimum 1 year experience in a fast-paced café or similar kitchen environment Strong knowledge of café-style breakfast and lunch service (or willingness to learn) Ability to remain calm, organised, and efficient during busy service periods Strong time management and multitasking skills Consistent execution with pride in quality and presentation Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining kitchen standards Clean and organised work habits Ability to work well within a team environment Positive, can-do attitude Apprentice Chef Requirements Genuine interest in cooking and hospitality as a long-term career Apprentice chefs at any stage (1st, 2nd or 3rd year) are encouraged to apply Willingness to learn, grow, and develop strong kitchen skills Reliable with good communication skills Ability to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen environment Pride in your work, organisation, and teamwork What We Offer A supportive, friendly, and family-oriented team that genuinely cares A positive and safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected Hands-on training and guidance, especially for apprentices Real opportunities for growth, development, and learning new skills Owners who are present, approachable, and committed to building a great work culture A place where your voice, ideas, and creativity truly matter A warm, community-focused environment where staff and customers feel like family