Chef Cook

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Waterfront Café in Brisbane is seeking an experienced, hands-on chef to support and strengthen its kitchen operations for breakfast and lunch service. You will help plan menus, manage stock and ensure safety, quality, and presentation while collaborating closely with front-of-house staff in a fast-paced waterfront setting.

The role offers creative input on specials, contributes to menu development, and requires strong organisational skills.

Qualifikationen

• Cafe/restaurant chef with proven kitchen experience
• Experience in breakfast and lunch service
• Strong organisational skills under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
• Experience with stock control, ordering, rotation, and waste reduction
• Creative input for menu and specials with cost awareness
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Reliability and commitment to quality and cleanliness
• Weekend availability
• Culinary qualifications and current food-safety certifications

Aufgaben

• Prepare and present breakfast and lunch dishes to recipes and portions
• Plan and maintain a commercially practical menu reflecting style and seasonality
• Develop, test and refine new dishes with Café Manager/Owner
• Create regular specials with prep plans, recipes, portion sizes and costs
• Organise kitchen workflow to support efficient service
• Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning, and presentation
• Monitor feedback and propose improvements to dishes and processes
• Coordinate kitchen during service and communicate clearly with colleagues
• Prioritise orders to maintain service flow in high-volume periods
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure accurate orders and positive experience

Kenntnisse

Breakfast & lunch service

Cafe kitchen experience

Food safety & hygiene

Stock control & waste reduction

Menu development

Communication & teamwork

Reliability & cleanliness

Weekend availability

Ausbildung

Culinary qualifications

Food safety certification

Jobbeschreibung

Waterfront Café is seeking an experienced, professional chef to support and strengthen its kitchen operations. This is a hands‑on role in a busy, fast‑paced café environment, preparing breakfast and lunch while contributing to menu development, service standards, stock control, and the day‑to‑day organisation of the kitchen. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering consistent, well‑presented food, maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness, and working collaboratively with the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present breakfast and lunch dishes in accordance with approved recipes, portion standards, and presentation requirements
• Contribute to planning and maintaining a commercially practical menu that reflects the café's style, customers, seasonality, and waterfront setting
• Develop, test, and refine new dishes in consultation with the Café Manager or Owner
• Create and deliver regular specials, including preparation plans, recipes, portion sizes, ingredient requirements, and cost recommendations
• Organise rotate place and kitchen workflow to support efficient, timely service
• Maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning, and presentation during both regular and peak service
• Monitor customer feedback and recommend improvements to dishes, service, and kitchen processes
• Coordinate kitchen activities during service and communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues
• Prioritise orders and preparation tasks to maintain service flow in a high-volume environment
• Work collaboratively with front‑of‑house staff to support accurate order handling and a positive customer experience

About you

• Demonstrated experience as a chef in a café, restaurant, or comparable professional kitchen
• Experience preparing breakfast and lunch in a busy service environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
• A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and kitchen safety
• Experience with stock control, ordering, stock rotation, portion control, and waste reduction
• The ability to contribute creatively to menu and specials development while considering consistency and cost
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach to teamwork
• Reliability, initiative, and a strong commitment to quality and cleanliness
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular roster
• Relevant culinary qualifications and current food‑safety certifications, where required

About us

Waterfront Café is a fast‑paced waterfront cafVisa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship may be available for a suitable candidate, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable eligibility requirements and the role satisfying relevant immigration requirements. Applicants who require sponsorship should indicate this in their application.