About Us
Little Spencer Coffee Co | Bakehouse is Bunbury's premier destination for artisan coffee, fresh house-baked sourdough breads, exquisite pastries, and high-quality breakfast and lunch offerings.
Located in the heart of Bunbury, WA, our vibrant cafe and bakehouse prides itself on exceptional quality, fresh local ingredients, and an unmatched customer dining experience.
Operating under
LITTLE SPENCER COFFEE CO BAKEHOUSE
, we foster a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive kitchen team where culinary creativity and excellence thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Chef
to join our busy kitchen team.
In this full-time role, you will play a central role in preparing and executing high-quality menu items, developing seasonal breakfast and lunch specials, maintaining culinary consistency, and managing kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, hygiene, and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
● Design, plan, and prepare high-quality breakfast, lunch, and bakehouse dishes in line with Little Spencer's culinary style and quality standards.
● Cook, season, and portion menu items, ensuring precision in flavor, quality, consistency, and artistic presentation.
● Estimate food consumption, manage stock control, rotate ingredients (FIFO), and place orders with local suppliers to minimize wastage.
● Enforce strict health, sanitation,



and safety guidelines across all kitchen workstations, equipment, and food storage areas (HACCP standards).
● Direct and train junior kitchen staff, commis chefs, and kitchen hands in correct preparation, cooking techniques, and safety procedures.
● Prepare specialized food items accommodating food allergies and dietary preferences (e.g., gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan options).
● Inspect and maintain commercial kitchen tools and cooking machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
● Examine incoming stock, raw ingredients, and produce for freshness and high quality prior to usage.
● Oversee prep lists and station setup for breakfast and peak trade service to maintain swift order turnarounds.
● Monitor food costs, portion sizes, and waste minimization strategies while maintaining dish integrity.
Qualification & Experience
● Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) or equivalent relevant industry experience.
● Minimum 1+ years of hands-on experience as a Chef in a busy cafe, bakehouse, or restaurant workplace.
● Strong knowledge of food safety standards, menu execution, and kitchen equipment operations.
● Exceptional time management, speed, and organizational skills under pressure.
● Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

📌 Chef (Bunbury)
🏢 The Shiv Collective
📍 Bunbury