Chef: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Balanced Weekday Schedule

Duck Duck Moose; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duck Duck Moose is seeking a hands-on chef to lead daily food prep and service while collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house teams. You’ll help maintain the highest standards of taste, aesthetics and cleanliness.

The role is full-time, five days a week, with breakfast and lunch on weekdays and breakfast on Saturdays; Sundays off for a balanced lifestyle. Relevant experience in busy kitchens and a team-player attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or cook in a busy kitchen environment or similar.
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification or experience is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Honest, reliable, friendly and respectful, with a team‑player attitude

Responsibilities

• Take charge of daily food preparation and service
• Manage stock and ordering
• Maintain hygiene practices and standards in the kitchen
• Collaborate with kitchen and front of house staff to keep workflow smooth

Skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We're looking for a chef who works well with both our kitchen and front of house teams, so that service runs smoothly and every dish is prepared efficiently to the highest standard. Taste, aesthetics and cleanliness are our pillars.

This is a full-time position, five days a week. We're open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays and breakfast only on Saturdays, and we're closed on Sundays, which offers great work-life balance and stability.

About the role

We're looking for a chef who works well with both our kitchen and front of house teams, so that service runs smoothly and every dish is prepared efficiently to the highest standard. Taste, aesthetics and cleanliness are our pillars.

This is a full-time position, five days a week. We're open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays and breakfast only on Saturdays, and we're closed on Sundays, which offers great work-life balance and stability.

What you'll do

• Take charge of daily food preparation and service
• Manage stock and ordering
• Maintain hygiene practices and standards in the kitchen
• Collaborate with kitchen and front of house staff to keep workflow smooth

About you

• Proven experience as a chef or cook in a busy kitchen environment or similar
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification or experience is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Honest, reliable, friendly and respectful, with a team-player attitude

How to apply

Please apply using the form on this page.

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