TAFCAF PTY LTD THE ARTISAN FARMER | Nabiac NSW 2312 Location -Nabiac NSW 2312 Employment type -Full time, ongoing (multiple positions) Salary -AUD $79,600 per annum plus superannuation TAFCAF Pty Ltd (ABN 35 696 556 680), trading as The Artisan Farmer, is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for full-time, ongoing positions at our paddock-to-plate cafe, bakery, deli and butchery in Nabiac NSW 2312, on the NSW Mid North Coast.

The Artisan

Farmer serves fresh, locally sourced food, including Wagyu beef from our neighbouring property and house-smoked products from our butchery. Our cafe is open seven days a week, and we’re growing our kitchen team to support daily service, takeaway and deli production.

Benefits $79,600 per year plus superannuation. Full-time, ongoing Chef and Cook positions in Nabiac NSW 2312. Cook with fresh, local produce, including our own Wagyu beef and house-smoked meats. Join a growing team in a true paddock-to-plate business. Task &

responsibilities Chefs Plan menus and develop recipes for the cafe, deli and seasonal specials, using local and on-farm produce. Prepare and cook menu items, keeping flavour, quality and presentation consistent. Coordinate daily prep and production for cafe service, takeaway and deli products.

Lead a kitchen section during service, and train and supervise Cooks and Kitchen Hands. Order ingredients, check deliveries and manage portion sizes, food costs and waste. Oversee food preparation, labelling, storage and stock rotation in line with food safety and hygiene standards.

Cooks

Prepare ingredients and cook menu items to The Artisan Farmer’s recipes and portion standards. Help prepare deli products and items for takeaway and display. Run an assigned station during service, keeping orders moving and presentation consistent. Receive, label and rotate stock, and report shortages or quality issues to the Chef. Keep work areas and equipment clean,



and follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures. Qualification &

experience Chefs Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification. At least one year of experience as a Chef in a cafe, restaurant, deli or similar commercial kitchen.

Experience developing menus, ordering stock, controlling food costs and supervising junior kitchen staff. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen operations. Ability to lead a kitchen section and keep quality consistent during busy service periods.

Cooks

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification. At least one year of experience as a Cook in a cafe, restaurant, deli or similar commercial kitchen. Ability to follow recipes, prepare ingredients and cook menu items to consistent quality and portion standards.

Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, labelling and stock rotation. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team during busy service periods. Rostered shifts include weekends, as our cafe is open seven days a week.

About Company The Artisan

Farmer is a paddock-to-plate cafe, bakery, deli and butchery in Nabiac NSW 2312, operated by TAFCAF Pty Ltd. We serve fresh, locally sourced food, including Wagyu beef from our neighbouring property and house-smoked products, for dine-in and takeaway. Our cafe is open seven days a week, and we’re growing our kitchen team to support our expanding menu and deli range.

How to apply Apply using the link below and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant kitchen experience and why you’d be a good fit for The Artisan Farmer. Please specify whether you’re applying for a Chef or Cook position.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $79600-79600 Job Publish: 10-11-2026 Job Expire: 10-12-2026 Apply on: Chefs and Cooks – Full-time Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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