Full-Time Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Factory Espresso - Orange Nsw; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory Espresso in Orange, NSW is seeking a dedicated Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus and prepare breakfast and lunch using locally sourced ingredients.

The position is based at 135 Kite Street, Orange NSW 2800 with a salary of AU$80,000 per year plus superannuation. Join a collaborative team focused on quality, consistency and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Commercial Cookery or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of professional Chef experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Experience in menu planning, stock control and maintaining food quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, including seasonal dishes and daily specials.
• Estimate food and labour costs, manage stock levels and orders.
• Prepare, season and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a high standard.
• Monitor quality, portion sizes and presentation during preparation and service.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations for efficient and timely service.
• Collaborate with management and kitchen staff to maintain quality and service standards.
• Demonstrate techniques and guide junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Monitor storage, stock rotation and minimize waste.

Skills

Cookery qualification

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Factory Espresso in Orange, NSW is seeking a dedicated Chef for a full-time role. You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus and prepare breakfast and lunch using locally sourced ingredients.

The position is based at 135 Kite Street, Orange NSW 2800 with a salary of AU$80,000 per year plus superannuation. Join a collaborative team focused on quality, consistency and excellent customer service.