Chef

Chef – Full-Time, Permanent

Employer: Commcafe Pty Ltd trading as Commodity Cafe

Location: 441 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week

About Commodity Cafe

Commodity Cafe, operated by Commcafe Pty Ltd, is a busy and well-established cafe located on St Kilda Road in Melbourne. We are committed to providing high-quality food and excellent customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Due to the continued growth of our business and increasing customer demand, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, managing day-today kitchen operations, supervising kitchen staff and maintaining food safety and quality standards. All meals are freshly prepared in our commercial kitchen, and the Chef must be capable of preparing dishes from scratch based on individual customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking meals using fresh ingredients and appropriate cooking techniques.
• Preparing dishes from scratch in accordance with customer orders and menu requirements.
• Managing daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and efficient service; Monitoring the quality of food during preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Developing and improving menu items in consultation with management; Managing food costs, portion sizes and kitchen expenses.
• Ordering food supplies and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Inspecting the quality of ingredients and ensuring appropriate stock rotation.
• Supervising, training and coordinating kitchen staff.
• Allocating duties and monitoring the performance of kitchen employees.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Implementing appropriate food storage and preservation procedures.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Working closely with management to improve food quality, menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Operating effectively in a fast-paced commercial kitchen; and
• Complying with workplace health and safety requirements at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification, OR relevant trade qualification
• At least one year of commercial experience as a Chef after formal qualification, OR minimum three years of relevant commercial cooking experience if no formal qualification
• Experience preparing meals from scratch in a full-service kitchen
• Must be able to work under pressure with good time management skills
• Must be able to consistently deliver high quality food
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of food safety standards
• Ability to manage kitchen operations independently

Skills and Attributes

• The successful applicant must demonstrate:
• Experience preparing meals from scratch in a full-service commercial kitchen;
• Strong cooking, food preparation and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage kitchen operations independently.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and staff-supervision skills.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• The ability to consistently produce high-quality food; and
• The flexibility to work according to the operational requirements of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• Minimum 38 hours of work per week.
• Annual leave, personal leave and other employment entitlements in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009; and
• The opportunity to work in a busy and established Melbourne cafe.

Eligibility

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Applicants holding temporary visas must have full working rights in Australia or be eligible for employer sponsorship, subject to satisfying all applicable requirements.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant commercial cooking experience and suitability for the position.