Cafe Chef

4 Station Cafe & Co; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local cafe in West Ryde, NSW is seeking a Casual/Temporary Cafe Chef to join the team. The role involves setting up the kitchen, cooking dishes, and maintaining food quality. Ideal candidates will have good cooking skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Flexible hours are available, with an expected pay rate of $20 - $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cafe or restaurant setting.
• Ability to adjust recipes as per dietary restrictions.
• Strong focus on kitchen hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen and prepare ingredients before service.
• Cook dishes efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Monitor inventory and manage stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Flexible hours

Cooking skills

Creativity in menu design

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Tools

Knives

Pans

Kitchen scales

Job description

Overview

4 Station Cafe & Co is hiring a Casual/Temporary Cafe Chef role in West Ryde, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements

• Flexible hours available
• Expected salary: $20 - $28 per hour

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with all necessary tools and equipment, including knives, pans, and kitchen scales.
• Review recipes and prepare all required ingredients ahead of service to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare and cook dishes efficiently, maintaining consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Ensure each dish is presented in a visually appealing and consistent manner.
• Adjust recipes to meet customer dietary preferences or restrictions (e.g., low-sodium, dairy-free).
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and place orders to ensure consistent availability of ingredients.
• Regularly inspect the freshness of ingredients and safely discard any expired or spoiled items.
• Innovate by experimenting with new recipes and suggesting seasonal or creative additions to the menu.
• Maintain full compliance with all kitchen hygiene, food safety, and health regulations.
• Ensure all required cleaning tasks are completed promptly and consistently.
• Serve food to customers when required and actively seek feedback to improve food quality and customer satisfaction.