Come join us! We are on a journey to achieve a bold vision of, helping people to fall in love with the Earth again. CERES' work spans environmental, social, economic, spiritual and cultural dimensions. We are an environmental education centre, a park, an urban farm and social enterprise hub spread across four inner North locations.

Work for a social enterprise in a unique environment surrounded by nature on an urban farm.
Learn sustainable food practises
Showcasing your talents and your passion for healthy, nutritious food.
ABOUT CERES

CERES Community Environment Park is an award-winning, not-for-profit, environment park and urban farm located by the Merri Creek in East Brunswick, Melbourne. Once a landfill site and wasteland, today CERES is a thriving, vibrant community. With over 450,000 visitors a year, CERES is the most visited environmental centre in Australia.

ABOUT CERES MERRI CAFÉ

The Merri Café is a vibrant 150 seater licensed cafe/restaurant open 7 days a week (9am – 3pm), serving a changing menu of local, organic, seasonal and plant-based wholefoods in a welcoming and casual space. Our breakfast, lunch and catering menus showcase the best products from our own farmers and Victorian producers.

We are committed to sustainability and utilise the latest technology along with informed decisions on food waste, energy and water to reduce our environmental impact.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our team. Someone with at least three years experience in a similar environment. Someone with a love of healthy nutritious food who can juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced cafe environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

An excellent team of passionate and experienced individuals to work with
A unique location with strong links to sustainability and community
Permanent full-time position (4 days negotiable) with excellent working conditions, daytime hours and 1 weekend workday.
HS5 (Restaurant Award) $30.68 M-F, $38.35 Sat, $46.02 Sunday.
Mental wellbeing – we offer free and confidential tools and supports to help you navigate your mental wellbeing.
Free staff car parking, staff discounts and access to CERES green spaces
APPLY NOW!

Please visit our website at ceres.org.au/about/careers to view the full position description.

A cover letter addressed to Emma McCann. Merri Cafe Manager.
A current CV
Applications close 5pm Monday 27th October.
CERES believes diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making CERES a great place to work. We actively encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with a disability and others to apply.
In line with the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safety Standards) Act 2015, CERES is committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards, to the best of its abilities and resources.