Chef

Steet pty ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhouse Café in Belmont, Victoria, is seeking a qualified Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver breakfast and lunch menus, maintain high food quality, and ensure presentation and portion control across all dishes.

The role requires at least three years’ experience in a café or restaurant kitchen, formal cookery qualification, and the ability to work weekends and rostered shifts, with a focus on stock control and food safety.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should possess relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification, and/or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Experience in stock management, food costing, kitchen operations and food safety requirements.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and developing breakfast and lunch menus, preparing daily specials, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes, including egg-based breakfasts, fritters, burgers, curries, risotto, sandwiches and seasonal bowls, in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Monitor the quality of food throughout preparation, cooking and plating, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation and portion sizes.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure smooth kitchen operations, particularly during busy breakfast and lunch service periods.
• Demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques and provide guidance, supervision and training to junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with stock management, ingredient storage, food preservation, stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
• Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate kitchen activities and maintain service standards during the Head Chef's rostered absence.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Cooking techniques

Menu execution

Quality control

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Employer: STEET Pty Ltd trading as Woodhouse Café

Location: 170A High Street, Belmont VIC 3216

Position: Chef (ANZSCO 351311)

Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing (38 hours per week)

Salary: AUD $ 79000-80000+ Superannuation

About Woodhouse Café

Woodhouse Café is a full-service café in Belmont, Victoria, offering a diverse menu of freshly prepared all-day breakfast and lunch dishes seven days a week.

Our menu features modern café favourites, seasonal dishes, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, all prepared in-house in our fully equipped commercial kitchen.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and work closely with our Head Chef to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency and kitchen efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head Chef in planning and developing breakfast and lunch menus, preparing daily specials, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.

Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes, including egg-based breakfasts, fritters, burgers, curries, risotto, sandwiches and seasonal bowls, in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.

Monitor the quality of food throughout preparation, cooking and plating, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation and portion sizes.

Coordinate with the Head Chef, kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure smooth kitchen operations, particularly during busy breakfast and lunch service periods.

Demonstrate appropriate cooking techniques and provide guidance, supervision and training to junior kitchen staff.

Assist with stock management, ingredient storage, food preservation, stock rotation and minimising food wastage.

Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.

Coordinate kitchen activities and maintain service standards during the Head Chef's rostered absence.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful applicant should possess:

Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery, such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification, and/or substantial relevant industry experience.

A minimum of three years of relevant experience as a Chef in a busy commercial café or restaurant kitchen.

Proven knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu execution and quality control.

Experience in stock management, food costing, kitchen operations and food safety requirements.

Strong organisational, communication and team coordination skills.

The ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain consistent standards during busy service periods.

Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

About Company

Woodhouse Café, operated by STEET Pty Ltd, is a well-established café and dining venue located in the heart of Belmont, Victoria. Operating seven days a week, we offer a diverse range of freshly prepared all-day breakfast and lunch dishes, including modern Australian café favourites, burgers, curries, salads and seasonal specialties. Our fully equipped commercial kitchen focuses on fresh ingredients, consistent food quality and excellent presentation. With a welcoming atmosphere and a strong local customer base, we are committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our professional kitchen team and contribute to our continued success.