Job Description

Nosey Neighbour Café is coming to Whittlesea, Victoria, and we're looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join us from the beginning of our journey.

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We're building more than just a café. We're creating a welcoming local meeting place where great food, great coffee and great conversation bring people together.

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If you're passionate about food, take pride in consistency, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

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Chef / Cook – New Café Opening | Nosey Neighbour Café

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Good Food. Great Service. Fair Pricing.

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Nosey Neighbour Café is coming to Whittlesea, Victoria, and we're looking for an experienced Chef / Cook to join us from the beginning of our journey.

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We're building more than just a café. We're creating a welcoming local meeting place where outstanding food, great coffee and great conversation bring people together.

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If you're passionate about food, take pride in consistency, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

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About The Role

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As a Chef / Cook at Nosey Neighbour Café, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and helping create an exceptional experience for our guests.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Preparing and cooking menu items to a consistently high standard
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- Maintaining food quality and presentation during busy service periods
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- Following food safety and hygiene standards
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- Managing prep and stock rotation
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- Assisting with ordering and inventory control
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- Operating and maintaining bain-marie service and hot-holding equipment where required
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- Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team
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- Contributing ideas and helping us continue to improve
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What We're Looking For

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We're looking for someone who is:

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- Reliable and punctual
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- Positive and team-focused
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- Organised and able to work efficiently under pressure
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- Passionate about quality food and presentation
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- Committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen
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- Able to communicate effectively with both BOH and FOH teams
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- Holds a current driver's licence and has their own reliable vehicle
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Experience & Qualifications

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Preferred experience includes:

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- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, restaurant or hospitality venue
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- Minimum of 2+ years cooking experience is required for this role
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- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
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- Experience working in fast-paced service environments
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- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
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- Experience operating bain-marie service and maintaining food quality in a hot-holding environment (highly regarded)
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Relevant food safety qualifications are highly regarded.

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Food safety qualifications must be obtained within 30 days of commencement if not already held.

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- Australian citizenship is required for this position
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Why Join Nosey Neighbour?

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- Be part of an exciting new café from day one
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- Help shape our culture and kitchen standards
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- Supportive and respectful workplace
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- Opportunity to grow with the business
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- Work with a team that genuinely cares about hospitality
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Location

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This position is based in Whittlesea, Victoria.

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Due to the location and early hospitality start times, applicants must have their own reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to and from work independently.

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