Cafe Chef

Mr Craftsman; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Craftsman in Melbourne is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare and cook menu items to a consistent high standard. You will maintain food quality, presentation and hygiene while keeping kitchen operations efficient.

You'll work Monday to Friday, finishing before 3pm, with responsibilities including daily bain marie prep, stock monitoring, and guiding the kitchen team to deliver great meals in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in commercial cookery or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Good organisational and teamwork skills.
• Suitably qualified and legally entitled to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistent standard.
• Complete daily food preparation for bain marie.
• Instruct team.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor stock, rotate ingredients and minimise food waste.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
• Work efficiently with the kitchen and hospitality team.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Hygiene

Time management

Education

Commercial cookery

Job description

The successful applicant will prepare and cook menu items to a high standard while maintaining food quality, presentation, hygiene and efficient kitchen operations. You will work Monday to Friday and finish before 3pm.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items to a consistent standard

Complete daily food preparation for baine marie

Instruct team

Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control

Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements

Monitor stock, rotate ingredients and minimise food waste

Maintain a clean and organised kitchen

Work efficiently with the kitchen and hospitality team

About you

Relevant qualification in commercial cookery or equivalent

Demonstrated experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

Knowledge of food preparation, cooking and food safety practices

Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment

Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation

Good organisational and teamwork skills

Suitably qualified and legally entitled to work in Australia