Chef

The Pancake Parlour; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No split shifts

One weekend shift per week

Free meals and beverages

Job summary

The Pancake Parlour in Melbourne is looking for an experienced Chef to lead our busy kitchen. You will prepare high‑quality dishes within set service times and mentor junior cooks while upholding food safety standards.

Join a Melbourne institution since 1965, with development opportunities, no split shifts, one weekend shift per week, and free meals and beverages. This casual role offers competitive hourly pay and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time kitchen experience.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Proficient numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food within set service timeframes.
• Coordinate all aspects of food preparation and production in the kitchen during your shift.
• Train and coordinate the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, daily ordering and contribute to smooth kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu decisions and future menu planning.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Numeracy literacy

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

• Base Pay$33.96 - $40.74 / Hour
• Employee TypeCasual
• Manage OthersYes

Description

Chef

The Pancake Parlour

The Pancake Parlour is a Melbourne based, family-owned business that has been operating since 1965. A company stacked with development opportunities; we are currently seeking experienced Chef to come and lead our busy restaurants!

Come and join the team- in exchange for your commitment and skills, you can expect:

• No split shifts!
• Only one weekend shift a week!
• Free food and beverages.

The Chef role at the Pancake Parlour offers the opportunity to elevate your management skills.

We have young teams of cooks and kitchen assistants who need mentoring, training and leadership in our high-volume kitchens.

Duties include:

• Preparing high quality food, within our set service timeframes, providing a lovely dining experience for our customers.
• Coordinate all aspects of food preparation and production in the kitchen during your shift, working with established recipes and in accordance with food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Training and coordination of your kitchen team within a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for food safety and other regulatory compliance, daily ordering and contributing to the planning of the overall smooth running of the kitchen.
• Contribute to menu decisions and future planning of new menu items.

Skills Required:

• At least 2 years full-time work experience in a busy kitchen.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Proficient numeracy and literacy.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have experience training and managing kitchen staff?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Kitchen Manager?

Physical Requirements – Cook/Chef

In this role, you can expect the following physical requirements from you on the job:

Standing or walking

90-100%

Talking or listening

90-100%

Pushing or pulling

0-10%

Rarely

0-10%

Rarely

Lifting or carrying >10kg, reaching

90-100%

0-10%

Rarely

Gripping, pinching

50-70%

Often

You will be exposed to the following environmental conditions: