Chef

About the role

We are seeking a talented and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team at our well-established café in Canberra. You will prepare and cook a variety of café-style dishes, including breakfast, brunch and lunch items, while ensuring food quality, taste and presentation consistently meet the café's standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of café-style dishes, including breakfast, brunch and lunch items.

• Assist with developing and creating new menu items and seasonal specials.

• Ensure food quality, taste and presentation consistently meet the café's standards.

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including stock control, inventory and food costs.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring consistency in food preparation and presentation.

• Work closely with café management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Monitor portion sizes, food preparation and presentation to maintain consistency.

• Assist with ordering and work with suppliers to source fresh, high-quality ingredients.

• Minimise food waste and ensure ingredients are stored and rotated correctly.

About you

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef, preferably in a busy café or restaurant environment.

• Strong knowledge of café-style cooking, including breakfast and lunch service.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and manage multiple orders during busy periods.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to supervise and support other kitchen staff when required.

• Passion for food with strong attention to quality, consistency and presentation.

• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.

• Relevant culinary qualifications or certification are preferred.