Brand-New Café Chef/Cook — Fast-Paced, Fresh Eats

Sacca's Fine Foods; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacca’s Fine Foods in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs is launching a brand-new, full-service café/restaurant in a state-of-the-art store. We’re seeking experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our kitchen team and help deliver fresh, high-quality meals seven days a week across a diverse menu that blends café classics with seasonal ingredients.

You’ll work from prep to plating, focus on speed, accuracy, food safety and cleanliness, and collaborate with FOH and BOH staff to deliver an outstanding customer

Qualifications

• Strong time management and the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of food hygiene and OH&S practices.
• A proactive, energetic, and positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and across shifts.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Trade qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or similar) are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of menu items to a high standard
• Following recipes and portion guidelines accurately
• Ensuring efficient use of stock and minimising food wastage
• Operating kitchen machinery and equipment safely
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and compliant with all OH&S and Food Safety standards
• Managing food prep and mise en place for service periods
• Working with a sense of urgency and maintaining accuracy during busy shifts
• Assisting with receiving and storing stock deliveries
• Performing occasional heavy lifting as needed
• Collaborating with FOH and BOH staff to deliver an outstanding customer experience

Skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Team player

Food hygiene

OH&S

Communication

Energetic

Positive attitude

Early mornings

Weekends

Shifts

Multitask

Initiative

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Sacca’s Fine Foods in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs is launching a brand-new, full-service café/restaurant in a state-of-the-art store. We’re seeking experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our kitchen team and help deliver fresh, high-quality meals seven days a week across a diverse menu that blends café classics with seasonal ingredients.

You’ll work from prep to plating, focus on speed, accuracy, food safety and cleanliness, and collaborate with FOH and BOH staff to deliver an outstanding customer