Kuranga Native Nursery &
Café is seeking an experienced and passionate Full-Time Café Chef to join our kitchen team in Warrandyte. You will oversee kitchen operations, design seasonal menus, manage stock and food costs, and lead our culinary team to ensure high-quality dish execution.

JPG+ 1

Key Responsibilities
Menu Planning &
Costing:

Plan, design, and cost seasonal café menus, incorporating fresh regional produce.
Kitchen Management &
Food Prep:

Oversee dish preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure strict quality control during high-volume service.
Inventory &
Purchasing:

Estimate food and labor costs, monitor inventory, order supplies, and maintain supplier relationships.
Hygiene &
Safety Compliance:

Enforce Australian Work Health &
Safety (WHS) standards, food safety protocols, and commercial kitchen hygiene regulations.
Team Leadership &
Training:

Train,



supervise, and mentor kitchen staff and apprentice cooks, demonstrating specialized cooking techniques.

Core Qualifications &
Skill Requirements
Qualification: AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management / AQF Diploma of Hospitality Management (or equivalent qualification).
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of full-time post-qualification experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, or Head Cook in a fast-paced workplace.JPG
Skills: Robust expertise in kitchen costing, prep scheduling, high-volume line management, and staff supervision.
Attributes: High attention to detail, robust time-management, and excellent leadership skills.

Pay: $79,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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