Chef

Brickfield Sa Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BRICKFIELD SA PTY LTD, operating Leaf Café & Co., is seeking two Chefs for its Golden Grove location. This full-time role offers a salary of $70,000–$85,000 p.a.

plus super, based at Shop G023/Lot 1037 The Golden Way, Golden Grove, SA. The ideal candidate has a minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and at least two years of professional kitchen experience, with strong leadership, menu development and cost-control skills to ensure quality, stock control, and adherence to safety standards

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher in a relevant discipline.
• At least two years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced kitchen settings.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams and coordinating service during busy periods.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining a range of commercial cooking equipment.
• Skilled in menu development and efficient kitchen inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared according to business and industry standards.
• Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies.
• Review the menu every three months.
• Plan menus and set processes as needed based on costing.
• Estimate costs and ensure all purchases stay within the budget.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow proper handling and maintain correct temperatures for food products.
• Ensure correct stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Implement health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Assign tasks and supervise staff in the preparation and presentation of food.
• Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget requirements.
• Teach new staff the skills required to perform their roles to the required standards.
• Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per menu requirements.
• Provide staff with feedback on their performance to support their development.
• Minimise wastage by carefully supervising food preparation methods.
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are used to prevent loss.

Skills

Work under pressure

Staff supervision

Menu development

Inventory management

Communication & collaboration

Kitchen equipment operation

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Position: Chef

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: BRICKFIELD SA PTY LTD

A.B.N. 80 670 415 255

Job Location: Shop G023/Lot 1037 The Golden Way, Golden Grove, SA, 5125, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 25 Sep 2026 > 23 Oct 2026

Summary

Our client BRICKFIELD SA PTY LTD, operating Leaf Café & Co., is seeking to add two Chefs to its Golden Grove location. Born on Sydney’s North Shore in 2008, Leaf Café & Co. has grown into a respected café brand known for its contemporary menus, specialty coffee and strong community focus. With its own roastery established in 2015, the business continues its pursuit of quality, consistency and innovation across every store. Two positions available.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure all food is prepared according to business and industry standards.
• Maintain stock levels of all kitchen supplies.
• Review the menu every three months.
• Plan menus and set processes as needed based on costing.
• Estimate costs and ensure all purchases stay within the budget.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow proper handling and maintain correct temperatures for food products.
• Ensure correct stock rotation procedures are followed.
• Implement health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Assign tasks and supervise staff in the preparation and presentation of food.
• Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget requirements.
• Teach new staff the skills required to perform their roles to the required standards.
• Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per menu requirements.
• Provide staff with feedback on their performance to support their development.
• Minimise wastage by carefully supervising food preparation methods.
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are used to prevent loss.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher in a relevant discipline.
• At least two years of experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced kitchen settings.
• Experience in supervising kitchen teams and coordinating service during busy periods.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining a range of commercial cooking equipment.
• Skilled in menu development and efficient kitchen inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.