We are looking for an experienced, reliable and hands‐on Café Chef / Kitchen Leader who can independently manage daily kitchen operations, develop appealing menus and consistently deliver quality food in large quantities. You will work in a busy, well‐established café located within a major hospital in Parkville, Melbourne, serving hospital staff, patients and visitors. Our kitchen focuses on freshly prepared, high‐volume hot meals served through our Bain Marie food display, along with a variety of café‐style dishes and daily specials.
Key responsibilities
Independently manage daily food preparation, cooking, kitchen organisation and workflow
Prepare a variety of hot meals in large quantities for Bain Marie service, ensuring consistency, quality and efficient production
Independently create and rotate daily specials, develop recent dishes and maintain a varied, appealing menu
Maintain high standards of flavour, presentation, portion control and food consistency
Confidently operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment
Manage ingredient ordering, stock levels, stock rotation and inventory control
Monitor ingredient costs, minimise food waste and maintain profitable food production
Take ownership of your kitchen area, including preparation schedules, cleanliness, organisation and daily operations
Work closely with other chefs, kitchen hands, front‐of‐house and sandwich preparation teams to ensure smooth operations
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene,



temperature control and safe food handling
About you
Proven experience as a Chef, Café Chef, Kitchen Leader or similar role in a busy commercial kitchen
Strong experience in bulk cooking, batch preparation and Bain Marie‐style food service
Ability to independently operate and organise a commercial kitchen with minimal supervision
Confident in developing menus, daily specials and new dishes independently
Experienced in preparing a variety of Western‐style café meals, hot dishes and other popular cuisines
Strong knowledge of food costing, ordering, stock control and waste reduction
Excellent time management and ability to meet daily production deadlines
Able to plan cooking quantities according to customer demand
Organised, efficient, reliable and able to work under pressure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Stable, full‐time, long‐term position
Monday to Friday only – no weekends or public holidays
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunity to develop your own menu ideas and take ownership of kitchen operations
Competitive salary based on experience
About us
We are a busy, well‐established café located within a major hospital in Parkville, Melbourne, serving hospital staff, patients and visitors. Our kitchen focuses on freshly prepared, high‐volume hot meals served through our Bain Marie food display, along with a variety of café‐style dishes and daily specials.
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📌 Full-Time Hospital Café Head Chef / Kitchen Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Silveroak Hospitality
📍 Melbourne