Cafe Breakfast Chef / Cook

Five Peaks Group Pty Ltd; Windsor; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Peaks Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Breakfast Chef / Breakfast Cook for a casual morning role in Windsor, NSW.

This hands-on position focuses on fast, consistent, high-quality breakfast and café-style food during morning service, requiring speed, organisation and clean execution in a busy café setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of breakfast and brunch-style menus (AU)
• Experience working in a high-volume café environment with fast service
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements in Australia
• Experience with coffee-focused takeaway trade
• Ability to assist with menu improvements or daily specials
• Experience morning shifts starting early (e.g. 6am)

Responsibilities

• Turn on and check equipment: grill, fryer, coffee-area items, fridges and cool rooms
• Record fridge and freezer temperatures on the log
• Check deliveries against invoices and reject non-compliant items
• Prepare and execute breakfast and café menu items including eggs, grills, toasties, and light lunch dishes
• Deliver consistent food quality, portions and presentation during peak morning service
• Ensure fast ticket times while maintaining food standards
• Manage morning prep, service setup and kitchen workflow
• Coordinate with baristas and FOH to keep service moving
• Maintain calm, organised service during high-pressure breakfast rushes
• Complete daily prep including sauces, garnishes, proteins, and vegetables
• Monitor stock levels for breakfast service and communicate orders
• Minimise food waste through proper prep and portion control
• Follow NSW food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Maintain clean workstations, equipment and storage areas
• Ensure correct food handling, labelling, temperature control and allergen awareness
• Leave the kitchen clean and stocked for the next service
• Support Head Chef or kitchen team with prep as required
• Work with FOH and kitchen teams to support overall venue success

Job description

Location: Windsor, NSW
Employment Type: Casual
Service Period: Morning trade (breakfast to early afternoon)
Reports to: Senior Chef

Role Purpose

The Breakfast Chef / Breakfast Cook is responsible for delivering fast, consistent, high-quality breakfast and café-style food during morning service. This is a hands-on role focused on speed, organisation, food consistency, and clean execution in a high-volume café environment.

Key Responsibilities

Turn on and check equipment: grill, fryer, coffee-area food items, fridges and cool rooms.

Record fridge and freezer temperatures on the log.

Check deliveries against invoices. Reject anything over temperature, damaged or short, and tell the manager.

Prepare and execute breakfast and café menu items including eggs, grills, toasties, and light lunch dishes

Deliver consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation during peak morning service

Ensure fast ticket times while maintaining food standards

2. Kitchen Operations & Service Flow

Manage morning prep, service setup, and smooth kitchen workflow

Coordinate with baristas and front-of-house to keep service moving efficiently

Maintain calm, organised service during high-pressure breakfast rushes

3. Food Preparation & Stock Control

Complete daily prep including sauces, garnishes, proteins, and vegetables

Monitor stock levels for breakfast service and communicate ordering needs

Minimise food waste through correct prep and portion control

Follow NSW food safety and hygiene standards at all times

Maintain clean workstations, equipment, and storage areas

Ensure correct food handling, labelling, temperature control, and allergen awareness

5. Handover & Team Support

Leave the kitchen clean, stocked, and organised for the next service period

Support the Head Chef or kitchen team with prep where required

Work collaboratively with FOH and kitchen teams to support overall venue success

Key Skills & Experience Required

Strong understanding of breakfast and brunch-style menus

Ability to work quickly and consistently in a high-volume café environment

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements in Australia

Experience working in a café with strong coffee and takeaway trade

Ability to assist with menu improvements or daily specials

Experience working morning shifts starting early (e.g. 6am)

Willingness to support kitchen prep beyond breakfast service if required