Morley, WA – Full Time Prep Chef

YOMG Mornington; City Of Bayswater; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Daytime roster

Career progression

Training & induction

Job summary

YOMG is expanding to Western Australia and seeks an experienced Full-Time Prep Manager to lead the kitchen at YOMG Galleria. You’ll oversee prep, production and inventory, set standards, and train the Prep Team for day-to-day operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a stable daytime roster (Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5pm), no evenings, and the opportunity to launch and grow YOMG in WA while delivering quality food and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher qualification.
• Availability to work at least 38 hours per week.
• Experience in commercial kitchen operations, food preparation and production.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen.
• Strong inventory-management and stock-control skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food preparation and production requirements.
• Prepare and oversee ingredients, sauces and menu items per recipes and schedules.
• Lead, supervise and develop Prep Team Members.
• Allocate tasks and assist labour planning for readiness.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene and safety policies.
• Manage stock ordering, inventory levels, deliveries and FIFO rotation.
• Conduct stocktakes, monitor variances and minimize waste.
• Maintain prep areas, cool rooms and equipment to YOMG standards.
• Complete production records and food-safety documentation.
• Liaise with Multi-Site Managers and Head Office on planning.
• Support new-product launches, recipe implementation and training.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Born and raised in Melbourne, YOMG (Yo My Goodness) has grown from its Victorian roots into an expanding network of locations across Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

We’re now bringing the complete YOMG experience—quality burgers, loaded shakes and premium self-serve frozen yogurt—to Western Australia.

As we launch into this exciting new market, we’re looking for an experienced and passionateFull-Time Prep Managerto join our team atYOMG Galleria.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role from the beginning, establish strong kitchen operations and help build YOMG’s presence in Western Australia—all while enjoying a stable daytime roster with no evening shifts.

About the role

Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm — no evening shifts!

As Prep Manager, you’ll oversee the venue’s food preparation, production and inventory operations. You’ll lead the Prep Team, maintain YOMG’s quality and food-safety standards, and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for each service period.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the venue’s daily food preparation and production requirements.
• Prepare and oversee ingredients, sauces and menu items in accordance with YOMG recipes, specifications and production schedules.
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop Prep Team Members.
• Allocate preparation tasks and assist with labour planning to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and company policies.
• Manage stock ordering, inventory levels, deliveries, storage and FIFO stock rotation.
• Conduct stocktakes, monitor variances and implement controls to minimise waste and manage food costs.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, shelf life and portion control.
• Maintain prep areas, cool rooms, freezers, storage spaces and equipment to YOMG standards.
• Complete production records, temperature logs, food-safety documentation, inventory reports and other operational records.
• Liaise with Multi-Site Managers, State Managers and Head Office regarding production planning, inventory needs and operational improvements.
• Support new-product launches, recipe implementation and team training.
• Investigate delivery issues, stock discrepancies and inventory variances.
• Maintain adequate stock levels while minimising waste and controlling costs.

About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or a higher relevant qualification.
• Availability to work at least 38 hours per week.
• Experience in commercial kitchen operations, food preparation and production.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong inventory-management, stock-control and organisational skills.
• A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• The ability to lead and work effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A trustworthy and dependable approach, supported by strong references.
• A willingness to learn, develop and uphold YOMG’s standards.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, quality food and customer service.

What’s in it for you?

• A consistent daytime roster: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
• Free meals while working.
• The opportunity to help launch and grow YOMG in Western Australia.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, energetic and people-focused workplace.

You’ll report to YOMG’s Multi-Site and State Managers.

Induction and training

To ensure you’re fully supported and set up for success, the successful candidate will complete a three-to-four-week induction and training program in Victoria before the Western Australian store launch.

The training may be completed in one consecutive block or split across multiple visits. All required travel and accommodation expenses will be provided by YOMG.