Breakfast Chef / Cook

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Location: Windsor, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time or Casual
Service Period: Morning trade (breakfast to early afternoon)
Reports to: Head/Senior Chef

Role Purpose

The Breakfast Chef / Breakfast Cook is responsible for delivering rapid, consistent, high-quality breakfast and café-style food during morning service. This is a hands-on role focused on speed, organisation, food consistency, and clean execution in a high-volume café environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Breakfast & Café Food Execution

- Turn on and check equipment: grill, fryer, coffee-area food items, fridges and cool rooms.

- Record fridge and freezer temperatures on the log.

- Check deliveries against invoices. Reject anything over temperature, damaged or short, and tell the manager.

- Prepare and execute breakfast and café menu items including eggs, grills, toasties, and light lunch dishes

- Deliver consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation during peak morning service

- Ensure fast ticket times while maintaining food standards

2. Kitchen Operations & Service Flow

- Manage morning prep, service setup, and smooth kitchen workflow

- Coordinate with baristas and front-of-house to keep service moving efficiently

- Maintain calm, organised service during high-pressure breakfast rushes

3. Food Preparation & Stock Control





- Complete daily prep including sauces, garnishes, proteins, and vegetables

- Monitor stock levels for breakfast service and communicate ordering needs

- Minimise food waste through correct prep and portion control

4. Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

- Follow NSW food safety and hygiene standards at all times

- Maintain clean workstations, equipment, and storage areas

- Ensure correct food handling, labelling, temperature control, and allergen awareness

5. Handover & Team Support

- Leave the kitchen clean, stocked, and organised for the next service period

- Support the Head Chef or kitchen team with prep where required

- Work collaboratively with FOH and kitchen teams to support overall venue success

Key Skills & Experience Required

- Proven experience as a Café Chef, Breakfast Cook, or Short Order Cook

- Strong understanding of breakfast and brunch-style menus

- Ability to work quickly and consistently in a high-volume café environment

- Good organisational skills and attention to detail

- Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements in Australia

Desirable (Not Mandatory)

- Experience working in a café with strong coffee and takeaway trade

- Ability to assist with menu improvements or daily specials

- Experience working morning shifts starting early (e.g. 6am)

- Willingness to support kitchen prep beyond breakfast service if required

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