About the Business
Home Plate Kitchen is a busy dine-in cafe located in Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast. We operate 7 days a week, serving quality breakfast and lunch meals, specialty coffee, and rotating weekend specials. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is a genuine, ongoing position.
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Duties and Responsibilities
· Plan and organise food preparation and cooking activities
· Prepare, season, and cook food to a high standard
· Assist with menu planning, costing, and development
· Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
· Demonstrate techniques and advise on cooking procedures
· Coordinate kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff
· Implement and monitor workplace health, safety, and hygiene regulations
· Estimate food and labour costs, and order food supplies
· Maintain consistency, quality control, and portion standards
· Monitor stock levels and minimise waste
· Assist with training kitchen staff as required
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Skills and Experience
· Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
· Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time experience as a Chef
· Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
· Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
· Experience in menu development and cost control
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Ability to supervise and train junior kitchen staff
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How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter via the Indeed application portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
