About us

Merlo Coffee began 30 years ago with a simple philosophy – freshly roasted specialty coffee served by people who are passionate about coffee. 

Today, Merlo is proud to be one of Australia’s leading independently owned and operated coffee roasters, who supply the public, our own Merlo Coffee stores and 1,700 cafes and restaurants with freshly roasted coffee around the country every day.

Monday to Friday - no evening or weekend work! Offering 20-25 hours per week on a casual basis.

Key responsibilites include: 

• Food preparation/ serving: perform food preparation of cabinet items eg. wraps, panini's focacia's, sandwiches, fresh salads, frittata, muffins and catering platters
• Product knowledge: advise customers and staff on gluten free, dairy free and other diatary specifications in addition to in-store specials
• Kitchen organisation: manage the work flow and meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S procedures, order stock and food items for the store. 
• Customer service: ensuring Merlo's customer-focused service is upheld at all times. 

If you don't mind early mornings, love for great coffee, quality food, and connecting with people, keep reading...

To be successful in this exciting role, you will have:

• Minimum 1 year experience in food preparation including preparation of cabinet items required
• Kitchen organisation: manage the workflow and meet preparation targets, complete food safety checklists and other OH&S procedures, order stock and food items for the store
• Expereince in a fast paced hospitaility environment
• Strong passion for food and commitment to the success of Merlo Coffee
• Love for routine and structure in your day
• A fun, hardworking and energetic attitude towards work
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Fast hands and ability to work autonomously

Benefits & Perks

• Free coffee on shift, generous staff discount on coffee & retail products
• Opportunity for career progression
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• A vibrant, fun, and exciting place to work with great team culture.
• A feel-good brand that genuinely cares for our people, community, and environment
• Monthly & yearly celebrations and staff awards
• Flexible working environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance

At Merlo we care about our people, our customers and of course our coffee. To ensure we successfully continue to maintain the Merlo magic, we follow the ‘Merlo Recipe’ in everything we do.

Respect – Excellence – Customer Service – Integrity – Passion – Education.

If you think you'd be a welcome addition to the Merlo Coffee family… Join us in our passion for providing quality coffee and customer service - Apply now!