Chef De Partie

Urban Grounds Cafe; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CADAK Pty Ltd Trading As Urban Grounds Café in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Chef to join the kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis. You will be responsible for preparing and producing high-quality food, maintaining standards, and supporting efficient daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key duties include cooking across kitchen sections, ensuring consistency and portion control, complying with food safety and WHS requirements, and assisting with menu planning as

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, cafe/restaurant kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to follow recipes and standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present menu items across kitchen sections.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Assist with menu planning and development as required.
• Receive and store stock in line with food safety requirements.
• Support stock control, equipment maintenance and kitchen cleanliness.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and professional work environment.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Menu execution

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

3 years industry experience

Job description

Urban Grounds Café, Toowoomba is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and production of high-quality food, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting smooth daily kitchen operations. You will contribute to consistent service delivery, food safety compliance, and a positive, professional working environment in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to a high standard across all kitchen sections
• Ensure efficient food production during service periods
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Follow recipes, menus, and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements
• Assist with menu planning and development as required
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety in the kitchen
• Assist with stock ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control
• Receive and store stock deliveries according to food safety requirements
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues
• Participate in cleaning schedules and general kitchen maintenance
• Support a positive team culture and professional work environment

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and food preparation methods
• Ability to follow recipes and operational standards accurately
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications Required

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (minimum requirement)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in a commercial kitchen environment

Work Environment

• Café
• Restaurant-style operations

Shift Details

• 8-hour shifts
• Morning, day, afternoon, and evening shifts
• Weekend work required

Business Name

• CADAK Pty Ltd Trading As Urban Grounds Café