Chef or Cook

Middle Ground; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Ground in Melbourne is seeking an experienced breakfast and café chef to maintain high standards during busy service. You will prepare breakfast and lunch dishes, follow recipes and presentation, and work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth service.

You will thrive under pressure, manage stock, help with menu ideas, train staff, and uphold cleanliness and food safety. Weekend availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef in a busy breakfast/brunch café.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast and café-style foods.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player.
• Excellent communication and positive attitude.
• High standards of cleanliness and food presentation.
• Ability to work independently and take kitchen ownership.
• Weekend availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain a fast, organised and efficient kitchen during busy service periods.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Assist with menu development, specials and new dish ideas.
• Maintain accurate food preparation and stock levels.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.
• Train and support other kitchen staff where required.
• Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of food quality and kitchen operations.

Skills

Chef experience

Breakfast expertise

Cafe-style foods

Under pressure

Team player

Communication

Cleanliness

Independent worker

Job description

Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard, maintaining a fast, organised and efficient kitchen during busy service periods. Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, and work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard

Maintain a fast, organised and efficient kitchen during busy service periods

Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards

Assist with menu development, specials and new dish ideas

Maintain accurate food preparation and stock levels

Assist with ordering, stock rotation and minimising food wastage

Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards

Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

Train and support other kitchen staff where required

Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of food quality and kitchen operations

About you

Previous experience as a chef, preferably in a busy breakfast/brunch café

Strong knowledge of breakfast and café-style food

Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality

Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team

Good communication and a positive attitude

High standards of cleanliness, organisation and food presentation

Ability to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen

Weekend availability is preferred and highly valued

Availability for shifts generally between 6:30am and 3:30pm