What you’ll be doing

 Prepare, cook, and present a variety of high-quality café-style breakfast, lunch,

and light meal options.

 Plan, develop, and update menus while considering customer preferences,

seasonal ingredients, and cost efficiency.

 Monitor food quality throughout all stages of preparation, cooking, and

presentation to ensure consistency and excellence.

 Estimate food requirements, control stock levels, and assist with ordering food

supplies and kitchen inventory.

 Maintain effective stock rotation, storage, freezing, and preservation of food

items to minimize waste.

 Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations at all

times.

 Manage kitchen operations efficiently, particularly during busy service periods, to

maintain timely food service.

 Discuss menu planning, food preparation, and operational requirements with

management and other staff members.

 Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation

procedures to kitchen staff.

 Supervise, train, and support junior kitchen staff to maintain high performance

and workplace standards.

 Monitor portion control and food costs to help achieve business profitability

targets.

 Maintain a clean, organized,



and safe kitchen workplace in accordance with

workplace health and safety requirements.

What we’re looking for

 At 3 years of experience as a Cafe Chef or Cook, preferably in a rapid-paced

environment

 Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent and be able to

demonstrate their skills and experience in a commercial kitchen environment.

 Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation

 Excellent time management and multitasking abilities

 A passion for creating delicious, high-quality cafe-style dishes

 Ability to work well in a team and a positive, customer-focused attitude

 Food safety and hygiene certification

Please note the successful applicant must be available for early morning starts

and weekend work. Our café opens at 6:00 am daily.

If you are an experienced chef with a passion for excellence and want to join a growing

café with a solid local reputation, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and

all applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $87,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef Mudgee (Australia)
🏢 Outside the square cafe mudgee
📍 Australia