Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week

GRATEN CO PTY LTD

Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week

About the Opportunity

An established and growing café in the heart of Kyneton is seeking an experienced, motivated Chef to join its team.

With a busy breakfast and lunch trade and a growing customer base, we're looking for someone who takes pride in producing great food and maintaining a well-organised, efficient kitchen.

About the Role

We're looking for someone who understands that being a great Chef involves more than just preparing quality meals.

You’ll play an important role in the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service and high standards of organisation and food safety.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes.

- Managing multiple orders efficiently and coordinating meals for timely service.

- Planning and completing daily food preparation.

- Managing stock levels, ordering, storage and stock rotation.

- Ensuring safe food handling, preparation, storage and temperature control.

- Maintaining accurate food labelling, date checks and food safety records.

- Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.

- Monitoring food quality,



portion control and minimising wastage.

- Contributing to menu development and new dishes.

- Working collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen team members.

- Taking ownership of kitchen organisation and daily operational standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong cooking skills with a proactive and organised approach.

To be successful, you’ll have:

- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and/or demonstrated professional chef experience.

- Experience in a busy café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, safe food handling and stock management.

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- A positive attitude, reliability and pride in your work.

- Availability to work weekends.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary from $75,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications.

- Full-time, stable employment.

- Daytime café trading - no evening or late-night services.

- A supportive, friendly team setting.

- Opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape our evolving menu.

- A beautiful working location in the Macedon Ranges.

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📌 Full-Time Chef (Kyneton)
🏢 Graten Co
📍 Kyneton