Chef

Curly; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent hours & work-life balance

Supportive owners

Growth opportunities

Coastal location

Job summary

Curlys on the Boardwalk in Mount Coolum is seeking an experienced chef to join our busy cafe team, delivering breakfast and lunch with energy and pride.

You will handle cooking, maintain high quality, follow recipes, ensure food safety, support stock control and work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff in a welcoming, weekend-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience working as a chef in a busy cafe or restaurant.
• Is confident working a fast paced service.
• Is reliable, organised and works well within a team.
• Takes pride in the food they produce.
• Can work independently when required.
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a team.
• Is available to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes.
• Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Following portion and recipe standards.
• Maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage.
• Working closely with the kitchen and front of house teams.

Skills

Chef experience

Cafe/restaurant kitchen

Team collaboration

Job description

About the role

Working alongside our kitchen team at Curlys on the Boardwalk in Mount Coolum, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, following portion and recipe standards, maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards, assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage, and working closely with the kitchen and front of house teams.

Why join us

• Consistent hours and a healthy work–life balance
• Supportive owners who value ideas and initiative
• Opportunity to make your mark in a growing, evolving business
• Beautiful coastal location and a loyal local following

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch dishes
• Maintaining consistent food quality and presentation
• Following portion and recipe standards
• Maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with stock rotation and reducing wastage
• Working closely with the kitchen and front of house teams

About you

• Has experience working as a chef in a busy cafe or restaurant
• Is confident working a fast paced service
• Is reliable, organised and works well within a team
• Takes pride in the food they produce
• Can work independently when required
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys being part of a team
• Is available to work weekends

About us

Curlys on the Boardwalk in Mount Coolum is a busy, family owned cafe located in the heart of Mount Coolum, serving breakfast and lunch with a focus on fresh, quality food and great service.