About us For Change Co. is a fast-growing social enterprise based in Melbourne with the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness for young people. We established Australia’s first non-profit crepe van, Crêpes for Change, in 2015 and have since opened a coffee cart and four cafes across Melbourne (Middle Park, Brunswick, Bellfield and a corporate cafe at Lifeblood) – all of which host our training program participants. Along with this, 100% of profit from our work goes directly into our impact work. Our amazing team is passionate and dynamic with big dreams of changing the world; sparked by the vision of eliminating youth homelessness. Our values of passion, transparency, collaboration, inclusivity, and agility come through every day in the work that we do and the outcomes that we deliver, with an ongoing focus of creating a diverse community committed to our mission. Our Impact Our goal is to measurably and sustainably change the lives of as many at-risk young people as we can. We aim to do this through creating pathways out of the homelessness cycle for the young people that we work with. To date, we have supported over 115 young people to exit the homelessness cycle through our Pathways for Change Employment and Training Program, our Youth Advisory Program, our Skills Workshops, and through rental support. The Role We are looking for a passionate and experienced chef to join our team at our Middle Park cafe. This role is perfect for someone who loves creating delicious, high-quality food and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Working underneath our Executive Chef, we are seeking a chef who is eager to train and mentor young people as they learn valuable kitchen and hospitality skills through our Pathways for Change program. Available to work 4-5 days a week, including weekends (excluding public holidays) Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations A passion for mentoring and teaching trainees to build confidence in the kitchen A motivated, positive, and team-oriented attitude Opportunities to grow into additional shifts across our venues for the right candidate Responsibilities Prepare and cook high-quality vegetarian dishes and other menu items to meet customer expectations. Support food preparation for our cafes and catering operations. Train and mentor young people participating in our Pathways for Change Program to develop kitchen skills and confidence. Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment. Collaborate with your team to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive working atmosphere.