Chef

Factory Espresso - Orange Nsw; Orange City Council; Presencial; AUD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Factory Espresso in Orange, NSW is seeking a dedicated Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus and prepare breakfast and lunch using locally sourced ingredients.

The position is based at 135 Kite Street, Orange NSW 2800 with a salary of AU$80,000 per year plus superannuation. Join a collaborative team focused on quality, consistency and excellent customer service.

Formación

• Qualified in Commercial Cookery or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of professional Chef experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Experience in menu planning, stock control and maintaining food quality.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and develop menus, including seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Estimate food and labour costs, manage stock levels and orders.
• Prepare, season and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Monitor quality, portion sizes and presentation during preparation and service.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations for efficient and timely service.
• Collaborate with management and kitchen staff to maintain quality and service standards.
• Demonstrate techniques and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Monitor storage, stock rotation and minimize waste.

Conocimientos

Cookery qualification

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Educación

Commercial Cookery qualification

Descripción del empleo

Chef – Full-Time Position

Factory Espresso (Faceplant Pty Ltd)

Location: 135 Kite Street, Orange NSW 2800

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 per annum + Superannuation

About Us

Factory Espresso is a well-established café, specialty coffee roaster and function

venue located in the heart of Orange, NSW. We offer a welcoming dining experience,

serving freshly prepared breakfast and lunch dishes with an emphasis on quality

ingredients sourced from local producers.

Our café combines a relaxed industrial-style atmosphere with a commitment to fresh

food, consistent quality and excellent customer service. We also roast our own

specialty coffee under the Kite Coffee brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and developing menus, including seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Estimating food and labour costs, managing stock levels and ordering kitchen supplies.
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Monitoring food quality, portion sizes and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinating daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient and timely food service.
• Working closely with management and kitchen staff to maintain consistent food quality and service standards.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance to junior kitchen staff.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Monitoring food storage, stock rotation and appropriate preservation procedures to minimise waste.
• Assisting with the training and supervision of kitchen staff where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related culinary discipline.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience working as a Chef or in a comparable commercial kitchen role.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Experience in menu planning, stock control and maintaining food quality standards.
• A good understanding of Australian food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends where required.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.
• The opportunity to work in an established café in Orange, NSW.
• A supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to menu development and daily kitchen operations.