CHEF WANTED | MOUNTAIN CREEK WHOLEFOODS

Griffith, Canberra | Part-Time | 2–3 Days Per Week

Mountain Creek Wholefoods is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team.

Our kitchen is focused on creating fresh, wholesome and flavourful food, using seasonal ingredients and organic produce wherever possible.

We produce a range of ready-to-enjoy meals for our wholefoods store, from vibrant salads and nourishing vegetarian dishes to curries, roasted vegetables, grains and quality meat-based meals.

THE ROLE

You’ll work alongside our Executive Chef, supporting the day-to-day production of the Mountain Creek Kitchen range and contributing to the continued development of our food offering.

The role will initially be 2–3 days per week, with the opportunity to evolve as our kitchen continues to grow.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and cooking our daily range of fresh meals
- Developing new seasonal dishes and recipes alongside our Executive Chef
- Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation
- Managing food preparation and production efficiently
- Following food safety, allergen and labelling procedures
- Managing stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
- Monitoring food costs, portion sizes and waste
- Working creatively with seasonal produce and available ingredients
- Keeping the kitchen exceptionally clean and organised

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’d love to meet someone who:





- Has qualified kitchen experience
- Is passionate about healthy, wholesome food
- Enjoys cooking with vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs and fresh produce
- Understands flavour and can create food that is both nutritious and genuinely delicious
- Is organised, efficient and comfortable working independently
- Takes pride in cleanliness and food safety
- Understands the importance of food cost and minimising waste
- Is creative and excited to contribute ideas to a growing kitchen

Experience with organic, vegetarian, wholefood or health-focused cooking would be highly regarded.

ABOUT US

Mountain Creek Wholefoods has been part of the Canberra community for over 40 years. Our goal is to make good food easier to access, food made from simple, quality ingredients that people can feel good about eating.

We’re continuing to develop our kitchen and are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute ideas and help shape what the Mountain Creek Kitchen becomes.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short introduction telling us about yourself, your cooking background and why you’d like to join Mountain Creek Wholefoods.

[email protected]

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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