Qualified Chef

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular café in Sefton Park is seeking a qualified chef to join their team. The role offers up to 38 hours per week with a focus on preparing and cooking high-quality breakfast and lunch meals. The ideal candidate should possess strong breakfast cooking skills, creativity in menu preparation, and experience in managing kitchen operations. With a supportive team culture and no late nights or public holidays, this position allows for a healthy work-life balance and an opportunity to showcase culinary talent.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

No nights or public holidays

Staff discounts on coffee and meals

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a café or breakfast-focused kitchen.
• Strong skills in preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch meals.
• Ability to manage stock ordering and control inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast and lunch meals.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Participate in menu development and create specials.

Skills

Qualified chef

Breakfast cooking skills

Creativity in menu development

Ability to work under pressure

Efficient stock management

Job description

Qualified Chef – The Barun Cafe (Sefton Park)

The Barun is looking for a qualified chef to join our team, with up to 38 hours per week on offer. If you are motivated, creative, and passionate about exceptional food and coffee, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

The Barun, a cherished coffee fixture in Sefton Park, Adelaide, has been delighting customers with exceptional breakfast and lunch since 2005. Known for our high‑quality dishes and house‑roasted coffee, we pride ourselves on delivering a top dining experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and excellent customer service.

The Role

As a key member of our kitchen team, you will:

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch meals to a consistently high standard
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and create enticing specials
• Manage daily stock ordering, control stock levels, and minimise waste
• Work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment
• Start as casual employment with full‑time opportunities available for the right candidate

Other perks include competitive pay based on experience, no nights or public holidays, staff discounts on coffee and meals, and a supportive team culture in a well‑established café.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified chef with 3+ years of experience, ideally in a café or breakfast‑focused kitchen
• Has strong breakfast cooking skills and experience handling high volumes
• Brings creativity to the menu and a passion for high‑quality ingredients
• Can manage stock ordering and inventory efficiently
• Works well under pressure and enjoys a team‑focused environment
• Is available for a flexible roster across weekdays and weekends
• Has knowledge of smoking meats (highly desirable)

What We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified chef with substantial experience in a high‑paced café or breakfast kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a senior kitchen role, strong knowledge of all kitchen operations, leadership skills, creativity in menu development, and thorough knowledge of food safety and hygiene. Experience training apprentices and a passion for creating engaging specials are advantageous. Flexibility to work across a 7‑day roster, including weekends, is required, with no late nights or public holidays.

Why Join Us

Joining The Barun team means enjoying a predictable work schedule with no late nights or public holidays, supporting a healthy work‑life balance. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary creativity and significantly impact our menu. You’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence and collaboration in a friendly work environment.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply now via Seek! Please attach your resume and a short cover letter telling us what you’ll bring to the team and why you’re the perfect fit for this role.