Full-Time Chef

Graten Co PTY LTD; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from $75,000+ super

Full-time

Daytime hours

Friendly team

Menu development opportunities

Macedon Ranges location

Job summary

GRATEN CO PTY LTD in Kyneton, Victoria is seeking an experienced Chef to join a busy café team. You will lead breakfast and lunch production, ensure top food quality, and uphold safety and efficiency in a daytime kitchen.

The role emphasizes menu input, stock management, and collaboration with front-of-house colleagues. Weekend availability is required; attractive pay starts from $75,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or demonstrated professional chef experience.
• Experience in a busy café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, safe food handling and stock management.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, reliability and pride in your work.
• Availability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes.
• Managing multiple orders efficiently and coordinating meals for timely service.
• Planning and completing daily food preparation.
• Managing stock levels, ordering, storage and stock rotation.
• Ensuring safe food handling, preparation, storage and temperature control.
• Maintaining accurate food labelling, date checks and food safety records.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Monitoring food quality, portion control and minimising wastage.
• Contributing to menu development and new dishes.
• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen team members.
• Taking ownership of kitchen organisation and daily operational standards.

Skills

Commercial cookery qualifications

Professional chef experience

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Job description

Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week

GRATEN CO PTY LTD

Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week

About the Opportunity

An established and growing café in the heart of Kyneton is seeking an experienced, motivated Chef to join its team.

With a busy breakfast and lunch trade and a growing customer base, we're looking for someone who takes pride in producing great food and maintaining a well-organised, efficient kitchen.

About the Role

We're looking for someone who understands that being a great Chef involves more than just preparing quality meals.

You’ll play an important role in the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service and high standards of organisation and food safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes.

• Managing multiple orders efficiently and coordinating meals for timely service.

• Planning and completing daily food preparation.

• Managing stock levels, ordering, storage and stock rotation.

• Ensuring safe food handling, preparation, storage and temperature control.

• Maintaining accurate food labelling, date checks and food safety records.

• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.

• Monitoring food quality, portion control and minimising wastage.

• Contributing to menu development and new dishes.

• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen team members.

• Taking ownership of kitchen organisation and daily operational standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong cooking skills with a proactive and organised approach.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and/or demonstrated professional chef experience.

• Experience in a busy café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, safe food handling and stock management.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A positive attitude, reliability and pride in your work.

• Availability to work weekends.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary from $75,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Full-time, stable employment.

• Daytime café trading - no evening or late-night services.

• A supportive, friendly team environment.

• Opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape our evolving menu.

• A beautiful working location in the Macedon Ranges.