At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious breakfast and lunch dishes in a busy café environment.
- Company: Established café in Kyneton with a growing customer base.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable full-time hours, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Daytime hours only, no late-night shifts, with opportunities for menu development.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and showcase your culinary skills in a beautiful location.
- Qualifications: Commercial cookery qualifications and experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 $ per year.
- Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week
- GRATEN CO PTY LTD
- Salary from $75,000 + superannuation | Full-time | 38 hours per week
- About the Opportunity
An established and growing café in the heart of Kyneton is seeking an experienced, motivated Chef to join its team.
With a busy breakfast and lunch trade and a growing customer base, we're looking for someone who takes pride in producing great food and maintaining a well-organised, efficient kitchen.
About the Role
We're looking for someone who understands that being a great Chef involves more than just preparing quality meals.
You'll play an important role in the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service and high standards of organisation and food safety.
Key responsibilities include
- Preparing and presenting high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes.
- Managing multiple orders efficiently and coordinating meals for timely service.
- Planning and completing daily food preparation.
- Managing stock levels, ordering, storage and stock rotation.
- Ensuring safe food handling, preparation, storage and temperature control.
- Maintaining accurate food labelling, date checks and food safety records.
- Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
- Monitoring food quality, portion control and minimising wastage.
- Contributing to menu development and new dishes.
- Working collaboratively with front-of-house and kitchen team members.
- Taking ownership of kitchen organisation and daily operational standards.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong cooking skills with a proactive and organised approach.
To be successful, you'll have
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and/or demonstrated professional chef experience.
- Experience in a busy café, restaurant or commercial kitchen.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, safe food handling and stock management.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude, reliability and pride in your work.
- Availability to work weekends.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary from $75,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- Daytime café trading - no evening or late-night services.
- A supportive, friendly team environment.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape our evolving menu.
- A beautiful working location in the Macedon Ranges.
Full-Time Chef in Kyneton employer: Graten Co PTY LTD
Graten Co PTY LTD offers competitive salaries starting from $75,000 plus superannuation for full-time chefs, reflecting its commitment to attracting skilled professionals. The company fosters a collaborative work environment where chefs can contribute to menu development and enjoy the satisfaction of producing high-quality meals in a busy café setting. With a focus on food quality and safety, employees have the opportunity to grow within a well-organized kitchen team.
