Chef

NAIFUND PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbone Cafe in Taylors Lakes is seeking an experienced Full-Time Chef to join our busy cafe team. You’ll prepare and cook our menu, maintain a clean and efficient kitchen, and contribute to daily service in a lively environment. Weekend work is required, and you’ll help ensure high-quality food and presentation across services.

We value food safety, team collaboration, and a pride in the dishes we serve. If you thrive in a fast-paced cafe and enjoy contributing ideas for specials, this role

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook in a cafe or similar environment.
• Confident working in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Reliable, punctual and organised.
• Understands food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Positive attitude and works well within a team.
• Takes pride in the quality and presentation of their food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes.
• Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Food preparation and stock rotation.
• Managing food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising wastage.
• Assisting with ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Working efficiently during busy service periods.
• Contributing ideas for specials and menu improvements.

Skills

Cafe chef experience

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Food presentation

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Full-Time Chef to join our friendly team at Carbone Cafe in Taylors Lakes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy cafe environment, takes pride in producing consistently great food, and works well as part of a team and is available to work weekends.

About the Role:

As our Chef, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu items while helping maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes
• Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation
• Food preparation and stock rotation
• Managing food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Monitoring stock levels and minimising wastage
• Assisting with ordering and kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently during busy service periods
• Contributing ideas for specials and menu improvements

About You:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a chef or cook in a cafe or similar environment
• Is confident working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Has strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Is reliable, punctual and organised
• Understands food safety and hygiene requirements
• Has a positive attitude and works well within a team
• Takes pride in the quality and presentation of their food

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