Chef - Full Time Position

Js&Kv Group Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Casual coffee/menu development

Collaborative kitchen environment

Job summary

Tasa Coffee House (JS & KV Group Pty Ltd) is recruiting a Chef to lead breakfast, brunch and lunch service, crafting Filipino-inspired and Western-Filipino fusion dishes. The role focuses on developing menus, managing kitchen operations and ensuring high-quality food preparation.

With at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen, you will drive recipes, costings and stock control while maintaining safety standards in a busy cafe environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Filipino cuisine, with sound knowledge of traditional Filipino ingredients, flavor profiles and cooking methods.
• Experience in Western cuisine and the ability to develop Western-Filipino fusion dishes.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food costing, stock control and kitchen hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate food preparation in a busy breakfast and lunch environment.
• Good communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop breakfast, brunch and lunch menus incorporating traditional Filipino dishes and Western-Filipino fusion cuisine.
• Prepare and cook Filipino-inspired dishes using traditional ingredients, marinades, sauces, seasonings and cooking techniques.
• Develop and refine recipes to maintain authentic Filipino flavours while adapting dishes to contemporary café dining.
• Estimate food quantities, ingredient costs and preparation requirements to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality, flavour, portion sizes and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure timely service and consistent standards.
• Select and order fresh ingredients, including Filipino specialty products, meats, seafood, vegetables and pantry supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate food storage and preservation procedures.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on Filipino food preparation, recipes and presentation standards.
• Work closely with management and front-of-house staff to coordinate menu availability, customer requirements and kitchen operations.
• Maintain compliance with Australian food safety standards, hygiene regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to seasonal menu improvements and introduce new Filipino-inspired dishes suited to the café's customer base.

Skills

Menu planning

Food costing

Kitchen management

Filipino cuisine

Western-Filipino fusion

Food preparation

Education

Commercial Cookery or Culinary Arts

Job description

Tasa Coffee House | JS & KV Group Pty Ltd

Position: Chef (ANZSCO ******)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: AUD $80,000-$85,000 per annum plus superannuation

Employer: JS & KV Group Pty Ltd

Trading Name: Tasa Coffee House

About the Company

JS & KV Group Pty Ltd, trading as Tasa Coffee House, operates a café specialising in Western-Filipino fusion cuisine. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, Tasa Coffee House offers a menu combining traditional Filipino flavours with contemporary Western cooking techniques, complemented by a selection of specialty coffees and cold beverages.

Our kitchen focuses on freshly prepared meals, authentic Filipino-inspired dishes and consistent food quality. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef with a strong understanding of Filipino cuisine to contribute to menu development, food preparation and daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and develop breakfast, brunch and lunch menus incorporating traditional Filipino dishes and Western-Filipino fusion cuisine.
• Prepare and cook Filipino-inspired dishes using traditional ingredients, marinades, sauces, seasonings and cooking techniques.
• Develop and refine recipes to maintain authentic Filipino flavours while adapting dishes to contemporary café dining.
• Estimate food quantities, ingredient costs and preparation requirements to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Monitor the quality, flavour, portion sizes and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure timely service and consistent standards.
• Select and order fresh ingredients, including Filipino specialty products, meats, seafood, vegetables and pantry supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage and maintain appropriate food storage and preservation procedures.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance to kitchen staff on Filipino food preparation, recipes and presentation standards.
• Work closely with management and front-of-house staff to coordinate menu availability, customer requirements and kitchen operations.
• Maintain compliance with Australian food safety standards, hygiene regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to seasonal menu improvements and introduce new Filipino-inspired dishes suited to the café's customer base.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, Culinary Arts or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Filipino cuisine, with sound knowledge of traditional Filipino ingredients, flavor profiles and cooking methods.
• Experience in Western cuisine and the ability to develop Western-Filipino fusion dishes.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food costing, stock control and kitchen hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate food preparation in a busy breakfast and lunch environment.
• Good communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with an annual salary of $80,000-$85,000 plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to work with a distinctive Western-Filipino fusion menu.
• Involvement in menu development and introducing new dishes.
• A professional and collaborative café kitchen environment.