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

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 fast-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.

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