LUMINA COFFEE – EXPERIENCED CHEF

Location: Boeing Aerostructures Australia – Port Melbourne, VIC
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Environment: High-Volume Corporate Café, Catering & Wholesale Kitchen

Join Our Team!

LUMINA COFFEE is looking for a passionate, experienced and versatile Chef to join our busy commercial kitchen at Boeing Aerostructures Australia.

We're seeking someone who thrives in a quick-paced environment, enjoys cooking a variety of international cuisines and can confidently manage breakfast, lunch, bain-marie service, deep-fried items, corporate catering and wholesale food production.

We value creativity, efficiency, consistency and teamwork, and we're looking for a Chef who takes pride in delivering delicious, high-quality food every day.

Key Responsibilities

- Breakfast & Lunch: Prepare fresh breakfasts, hot meals, daily specials, salads, sandwiches and ready-to-go meals.

- Bain-Marie: Prepare, manage and replenish hot food displays while maintaining quality, presentation and safe temperatures.

- Deep-Fryer Operations: Confidently prepare chips, fish, chicken, dim sims and other fried favourites.

- International Cuisine: Cook a diverse range of Australian, Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern and European dishes.

- Corporate Catering: Prepare and execute catering orders for meetings, functions and workplace events.

- Wholesale Production: Assist with bulk cooking, portioning, packaging, labelling and maintaining consistent product quality.

- Kitchen Operations: Organise preparation schedules, coordinate with kitchen hands, manage stock and minimise food waste.

- Food Safety:



Maintain excellent hygiene, allergen management, cleaning and food safety standards.

- Menu Development: Contribute creative ideas for daily specials, new dishes and product improvements.

What We're Looking For

- Proven experience as a Chef in a high-volume café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.

- Strong bain-marie and deep-fryer experience is essential.

- Confidence preparing breakfast, lunch and international dishes.

- Experience in catering, bulk cooking or wholesale production is highly desirable.

- Excellent time management, organisation and multitasking skills.

- Ability to work independently and perform well under pressure.

- Strong understanding of food safety, portion control and cost management.

- A reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.

- Relevant cookery qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

- Monday to Friday – No weekends!

- Daytime operations between 6:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

- A professional, well-equipped commercial kitchen.

- A diverse menu with opportunities for creativity.

- Involvement in catering and growing wholesale operations.

- A friendly, supportive and energetic team.

Important

LUMINA COFFEE operates inside a high-security Boeing facility. Successful candidates must complete the required security checks, site inductions and access procedures.

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced, motivated Chef who loves variety, works efficiently and takes pride in exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you!

Send us your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience.

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