Head Chef - Weekend & Fast-Paced Family Café

Vanilla Lounge; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanilla Cakes and Coffee Lounge in Oakleigh is seeking a qualified and experienced chef to join our family-run kitchen. The role requires a culinary qualification and at least two years of hands-on cooking experience in a busy environment.

You will plan menus with the owner, prepare meals, supervise junior cooks, and ensure hygiene standards are met. Weekend work is part of the schedule and a passion for cooking is essential to thrive in our fast-paced cafe.

Qualifications

• Qualification and at least two years of experience as a chef.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and a strong passion for cooking.

Responsibilities

• Planning menus and estimating food and labour costs in consultation with the owner
• Preparing and cooking food
• Implementing staff rosters and supervising the activities of cooks and assistants
• Discussing food preparation issues with managers, and other staff members
• Requisitioning food, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Portioning food, adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene and food safety regulations
• Selecting and training staff
• Freezing and preserving foods

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced kitchen

Cooking passion

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Vanilla Cakes and Coffee Lounge in Oakleigh is seeking a qualified and experienced chef to join our family-run kitchen. The role requires a culinary qualification and at least two years of hands-on cooking experience in a busy environment.

You will plan menus with the owner, prepare meals, supervise junior cooks, and ensure hygiene standards are met. Weekend work is part of the schedule and a passion for cooking is essential to thrive in our fast-paced cafe.