Kitchen Staff - Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen Hands

Solhouse cafe; Torquay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Beautiful Torquy location

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Solhouse is a wellness-focused cafe in Torquay seeking passionate Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands to join the kitchen team. You'll prepare fresh café dishes, maintain quality and assist with stock control in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ cafe/restaurant experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach. Competitive salary and a vibrant Torquay setting await.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, restaurant or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of food preparation and food safety.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Passion for fresh, quality food.
• Reliable, organised and team-oriented.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of fresh café dishes to a high standard.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and safety standards.
• Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary qualification (preferred)

Job description

Solhouse is looking for passionate and motivated Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands to join our kitchen team at our new café and wellness destination in Torquay.

We’re looking for kitchen staff who take pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food and enjoy working in a positive, fast-paced hospitality environment. Our menu will focus on fresh, wholesome and creative dishes made with quality ingredients.

Solhouse Cafe is opening!

About the role

• Prepare and cook a range of fresh café dishes to a consistently high standard
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
• Experience in washing dishes and cleaning or a willingness to learn

About you

• Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, restaurant or similar environment
• Strong understanding of food preparation and food safety
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Passion for fresh, quality food
• Reliable, organised and team-oriented
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail

What we offer

• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new café and wellness venue
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to contribute ideas to the menu and kitchen
• Consistent work in a beautiful Torquay location
• Competitive salary based on experience

If you’re passionate about food and hospitality and want to be part of the Solhouse team, we’d love to hear from you

About us

Solhouse is a wellness-focused cafe and community space offering fresh, health-focused meals, smoothies, juices and coffee. It has a large garden, glasshouse, rooftop deck and spaces for yoga and community activities.

Minimum experience: 2 years working experience in a cafe or fast paced restaurant and relevant qualifications.

Sorry, no sponsorship will be offered.