Creative Breakfast & Lunch Chef — Café Kitchen Team

Business Nest; Cowes; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WEOZY PTY LTD operates Phillip Island Coffee Company, a café and restaurant in Cowes, Victoria. The Chef is responsible for assisting with daily kitchen operations and preparing, cooking and presenting high‑quality meals in line with the menu and standards.

The role requires working under the Head Chef, following established kitchen procedures, and contributing to an efficient, organised kitchen environment to deliver timely service.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present breakfast and lunch dishes to quality standards.
• Assist Head Chef in planning and coordinating daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and portion ingredients for daily cooking operations.
• Monitor food quality, taste, presentation, portion sizes and consistency.
• Regulate cooking temperatures and times to ensure safe meal service.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development to meet dietary requests.
• Monitor stock levels, rotation and replenishment of supplies.
• Minimise waste and control kitchen costs through portions.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Inspect cleanliness of workstations and equipment; ensure safe use.
• Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams for smooth workflow.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent)

Job description

WEOZY PTY LTD operates Phillip Island Coffee Company, a café and restaurant in Cowes, Victoria. The Chef is responsible for assisting with daily kitchen operations and preparing, cooking and presenting high‑quality meals in line with the menu and standards.

The role requires working under the Head Chef, following established kitchen procedures, and contributing to an efficient, organised kitchen environment to deliver timely service.