Frankie's Cabarita is a newly established café in Cabarita Beach, taking over an existing café operation and developing a fresh, approachable food offering focused on quality, value and consistency.

This position is for someone who wants a fun dynamic to work in, we're seeking great culture and a vibe for hospitality people. Let's get responsible, its a cafe with pride, not a 5 star prep focussed devil.

The Cook / Chef is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, presentation, food safety, stock control, cleanliness and service delivery. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to contribute ideas, specials and menu improvements as Frankie's continues to establish its identity and customer offering.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch and other café menu items to a consistently high standard

Ensuring food presentation, quality and portion sizes remain consistent

Completing daily food preparation and mise en place requirements

Managing kitchen workflow during busy service periods

Maintaining appropriate food safety, hygiene and cleaning standards

Ensuring food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly

Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering

Minimising food waste and maintaining appropriate portion control





Maintaining an organised, clean and efficient kitchen

Working collaboratively with front-of-house staff to provide efficient customer service

About you

Previous experience working as a Cook, Chef or similar role in a commercial kitchen

Strong café, breakfast and lunch service experience

Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods

Good food preparation and cooking skills

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements

Understanding of food costs, portion control and waste management

Ability to work independently when required

Ability to work effectively within a small team

About us

Frankie's Cabarita is a newly established café in Cabarita Beach, taking over an existing café operation and developing a fresh, approachable food offering focused on quality, value and consistency.

Above Award remuneration

Opportunity for genuine menu input

Creative involvement in specials and food development

A growing business where good ideas can be implemented quickly

A small and supportive team

Direct involvement with the business owner

Opportunities to expand responsibility as the business grows

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