Chef

Hot Bread Retail Group PL and Big Loaf PL; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Loaf Bakery in O’Connor, WA is seeking a full-time Chef to join our buzzing bakery kitchen. You’ll cook bakery favourites, prep sauces, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to keep service flowing.

The role requires CDP or strong Commis ready to step up, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, and a calm, organised approach. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and a passion for fresh, rustic food.

Qualifications

• CDP or strong commis experience is required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced bakery kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep a rotating menu of bakery favourites.
• Craft small-batch sauces, dressings, and pickles from scratch.
• Collaborate with bakery and front-of-house teams to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Maintain clean, organised, and efficient kitchen practices.

Skills

CDP experience

Commis ready to step up

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

7 Zeta Crescent, O'Connor, WA, 6163, AUSTRALIA

Full-Time Chef – BIG LOAF BAKERY, O’CONNOR

5 days | 5:00 AM Start | Early birds, this one’s for you.

Are you a kitchen wizard who loves crafting mouthwatering food, working independently, and thriving in a fast-paced, flavour-packed environment? We’re on the hunt for a full-time Chef to join the team at Big Loaf Bakery in O’Connor.

This isn’t your average chef gig — you’ll be working in a buzzing bakery kitchen, creating everything from vibrant salads, house‑made sauces, and stacked sandwiches that locals obsess over. If you’ve got skills, stamina, and a sense of humour, we want to hear from you.

What’s Cooking at Big Loaf:

As a full-time Chef, you’ll be:

Cooking and prepping a rotating menu of bakery favourites – filled baguettes and focaccias and croissants.

Crafting small‑batch sauces, pickles, dressings, pestos, and more — all from scratch.

Working closely with our bakery and front‑of‑house teams to keep the kitchen flowing smoothly.

Bringing ideas to the table — we love creativity and input!

Keeping the kitchen humming with clean, organised, and efficient practices.

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience as a CDP or a strong Commis ready to step up

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent experience and skill)

A calm and organised approach

Passion for fresh produce, rustic food, and a hands‑on kitchen culture

Reliability, good communication, and a positive team spirit

Valid working rights for Australia (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position)

Work With Us:

Be part of a well‑established, community‑loved venue with a reputation for quality

Join a supportive and tight‑knit team with opportunities to grow

Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

About Us

Big Loaf Factory Bakery (based in O’Connor) is a vibrant bakery with deep roots in artisan baking and local flavours. Born from the team behind North Street Store, we’re committed to producing award‑winning bread, pastries, and savory treats using quality ingredients and hands‑on techniques. Our customers love our crusty loaves, cinnamon scrolls, filled baguettes, pies, sausage rolls, and more — everything baked fresh, often early morning, with care and consistency. Big Loaf is more than just a bakery: it’s a place where creativity, collaboration, and community come together, and we believe everyone deserves to eat really good bread.

Screening Questions

• Do you live in Perth, Western Australia?
• Do you hold a current licence and have your own transport?
• Do you have any medical conditions that may affect your ability to work? (e.g allergies, lifting large objects)
• What is your availability? (Days and hours?)
• What location are you interested in working at?
• Are you currently working? What is your notice period?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have working rights in Australia? (please explain - citizen, resident, visa)