Chef

Stella Fortuna Pty Ltd, trading as The Coffee Club Ballarat Central, operates as a part of The Coffee Club restaurant network. The venue offers a range of breakfast, lunch and café-style meals, including cooked breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers, salads and other menu offerings. The kitchen operates in accordance with The Coffee Club's established recipes, food preparation procedures, presentation standards and food safety requirements to deliver consistent food quality and efficient service.

About the Role

The Coffee Club Ballarat Central is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, organising daily food preparation, monitoring food quality and coordinating kitchen activities to ensure meals are consistently prepared and presented in accordance with The Coffee Club's established standards.

The role also involves monitoring ingredient requirements, controlling food wastage and providing practical guidance to kitchen staff to support efficient food service.

Location: Shop 4, Norwich Plaza, 15 Bridge Mall, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast, lunch and café-style menu items in accordance with The Coffee Club's established recipes, cooking procedures and presentation standards.
• Plan and organise daily food preparation activities to ensure menu items are available throughout trading hours and customer orders are completed efficiently.
• Monitor the quality, flavour, portioning and presentation of dishes at all stages of preparation and service.
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for cooking.
• Plan daily food preparation requirements and contribute to chef's choice specials, where applicable, while maintaining The Coffee Club's established menu specifications and presentation standards.
• Estimate food quantities, monitor ingredient usage and assist with food cost control, stock ordering and minimising kitchen wastage.
• Coordinate food preparation activities across kitchen sections and allocate tasks to kitchen staff according to service requirements.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide practical guidance and training to kitchen staff on food preparation, cooking methods and plate presentation.
• Liaise with the Store Leader and front-of-house staff regarding food preparation requirements, service timing and kitchen operations.
• Monitor food storage, stock rotation and temperature-control procedures to maintain ingredient quality and minimise spoilage.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Review kitchen preparation procedures and identify practical improvements to workflow, food preparation efficiency and compliance with The Coffee Club's operating standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a café, casual dining restaurant or similar commercial kitchen environment.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch and other café-style meals in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong understanding of menu preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and food presentation.
• Ability to organise kitchen preparation activities, coordinate service requirements and maintain consistent food quality.
• Experience monitoring food costs, ingredient usage, stock levels and kitchen wastage.
• Ability to guide and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking procedures and hygiene standards.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively during busy service periods while maintaining established kitchen standards.
• Willingness to complete The Coffee Club's required internal training, including Good Food Gold Academy, within the prescribed timeframe.
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.