Lead Chef - Millicent Café, Busy Roadhouse

Whwhy Join Us; Millicent; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support CARE

Employee recognition and rewards

24/7 Employee assistance program

Background checks for new employees

Job summary

K&S Corporation in Australia seeks a talented Chef to lead the kitchen at our Millicent café. You will head a small team, prepare high-quality meals, and oversee daily service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven Chef experience in similar settings, strong organisational and leadership abilities, and a passion for food quality and customer satisfaction. Commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a café, roadhouse, pub, or high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on leader with ability to mentor a small team.
• Strong focus on food safety, HACCP and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the kitchen and café for daily service, ensuring stations are organised and stocked.
• Cook and serve breakfasts, lunches, hot foods, sandwiches and daily specials.
• Lead kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP.
• Plan and contribute to menus highlighting fresh local produce.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Support stock control, ordering and supplier coordination.
• Work with leadership to meet operational goals and drive food sales.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Organisational skills

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification (Cert III/IV or Diploma)

Job description

K&S Corporation in Australia seeks a talented Chef to lead the kitchen at our Millicent café. You will head a small team, prepare high-quality meals, and oversee daily service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven Chef experience in similar settings, strong organisational and leadership abilities, and a passion for food quality and customer satisfaction. Commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential with relevant experience.