VIP Immigration – Proudly assisting Café Dolcetto, trading under VIP Catering Pty Ltd.

VIP Immigration is a recruitment company with over 10 years of service. We are currently seeking qualified Chefs to join Café Dolcetto in Yass, NSW.

Hands-on Chefs required with experience across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. The successful candidate would have experience working in café settings and have the ability to deliver high quality meals within a short time. The candidates would be skilled in a range of cuisines including Modern Australian, Western, Italian, Sri Lankan, and Indian, and are adapted to working in a small commercial kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking and plating, along with ordering, stock control, seasonal menu planning, and food costing to maintain quality and efficiency.

About the Business

Café Dolcetto, operated by VIP Catering Pty Ltd, is a contemporary café and dining venue focused on delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service. The business prides itself on consistency, fresh ingredients, and maintaining professional kitchen standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

• Hands-on preparation of a range of cuisines including modern Australian, Western, Indian, Italian and Sri Lankan menu items

• Ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation meet business standards

• Assist with daily kitchen operations and service preparation

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in accordance with Australian regulations

• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control

• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service

• Comply with workplace health and safety procedures at all times





• Plan and update seasonal menus based on availability and customer demand

• Manage food costing, portion control, and minimize waste to maintain profitability

• Supervise and support kitchen staff when required to ensure effective operations

• Coordinate with suppliers and manage ordering to maintain stock levels.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• Diploma in Commercial Cookery (or similar qualification)

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

• Hands-on experience in breakfast, lunch and dinner service

• In depth understanding of , and proven ability to meet, the particular challenges of working in a café setting, namely:

o able to produce a large number of fresh quality meals during the very intense but short breakfast and lunch rush periods;

o able to work at speed, managing multiple orders simultaneously;

o able to prioritise tasks effectively;

o able to manage various meal modifications; and

o able to work efficiently in a limited kitchen space.

• Proven experience in modern Australian, Western, Indian and Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner

• Ability to prepare Sri Lankan dishes would be well regarded

• Good communication skills in English

• Flexible availability, including early hours, weekends and public holidays

• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented approach to work

Position Details

• Full-time, permanent position

• Location: Café Dolcetto, Yass, NSW

• Salary: AU$79,500 – AU$88,000 per annum (based on skills and experience) + superannuation

How to Apply For more information, including a full position description, please contact:

••••@vipimmigration.com.au

To apply, please send your CV and relevant documents to the above email address.

Application Details

• Advertisement Posted: 24 October 2026

• Applications Close: 22 November 2026

📌 Chefs ( Full time) (Yass)
🏢 VIP Immigration
📍 Yass