Chef - Chatterbox Café

Chatterbox Cafe; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chatterbox Café in Werribee is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team. This full-time role is 4-5 days per week with early starts from 6:00am to 3:30pm, including weekend days.

You will be part of a tight-knit kitchen team of 4-5, delivering high-quality breakfast and lunch items in a fast-paced environment. Join a local favourite known for great coffee, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Chef, ideally in a café or breakfast/short-order environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern café cuisine and excellent plating skills.
• Speed, efficiency and organisation under pressure.
• A calm, positive attitude and pride in consistent, high-quality food.
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control.
• A genuine morning person who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking across a busy breakfast and lunch service
• Managing multiple dockets during peak hours
• Handling specific dietary requirements with care
• Stock control and ordering
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Communicating effectively and working as part of a strong team

Skills

5+ years as a Chef

Plating skills

Modern café cuisine

Food safety

Morning person

Team player

Job description

Werribee, Full Time, Hospitality
Please Quote Reference Number 18953

• Must have 5+ yrs experience & weekend availability
• Attractive $$ | 4-5 Days per week | 6:00am - 3:30pm
• Join a fun, friendly team at Werribee’s favourite café

Chatterbox Café is a local favourite in Werribee, known for our great coffee, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. We're on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our team.

This is a full-time role (4-5 days per week, including both weekend days) with early starts (6:00am-3:30pm) - perfect for someone who loves having their afternoons free!

You'll be part of a tight-knit kitchen team of 4-5, working in our open kitchen where speed, consistency and presentation matter.

Duties include

• Food preparation and cooking across a busy breakfast and lunch service
• Managing multiple dockets during peak hours
• Handling specific dietary requirements with care
• Stock control and ordering
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Communicating effectively and working as part of a strong team

We are looking for someone who demonstrates

• 5+ years' experience as a Chef, ideally in a café or breakfast/short-order environment
• Strong knowledge of modern café cuisine and excellent plating skills
• Speed, efficiency and organisation under pressure
• A calm, positive attitude and pride in consistent, high-quality food
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control
• A genuine morning person who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen

In return, we can offer

• Early starts and early finishes - enjoy your afternoons!
• Flexible, supportive working environment
• Work with a great team in a long-standing, well-known local café
• Long-term stability and opportunities to grow
• Attractive pay and free on-site parking

Ready to bring your skills and energy to a team that values quality, teamwork and great food?