Chef – Café
- Prepare, cook and present breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety standards; manage stock, ordering and food waste.
- Contribute to menu planning and coordinate preparation during busy service while working with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Location: Castle Hill, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
Industry: Hospitality / Café
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our café team in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, managing kitchen operations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present a variety of café-style dishes, including breakfast, brunch and lunch menus.
- Plan and prepare daily menu items according to customer preferences.
- Ensure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
- Follow food safety regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Monitor stock levels, order kitchen supplies and minimize food wastage.
- Assist with menu planning and introducing new dishes.
- Manage food preparation schedules during busy service periods.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
Skills and Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a café, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Understanding of Australian food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for career development.
- Flexible working arrangements, where applicable.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a busy café environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
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