About Us:
Lakeside Cafe is a welcoming café and restaurant located in Oakden, South Australia, offering a diverse menu across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Our menu includes café favourites, fresh salads, pasta, pizza, schnitzels, burgers and other quality meals, catering to dine-in, takeaway and delivery customers.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help us maintain a high standard of food quality, presentation and service.
About the Position:
As a Chef at Lakeside Cafe, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide range of dishes in a busy café and restaurant environment. You will work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure meals are prepared efficiently, consistently and to a high standard.
The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively during busy service periods while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes according to Lakeside Cafe recipes and standards.
- Prepare a variety of menu items including pasta, pizza, schnitzels, seafood, steaks, burgers, salads and breakfast dishes.
- Prepare ingredients, sauces, salads, garnishes and other food items for service.
- Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion size and presentation.
- Manage multiple orders efficiently during busy service periods.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, stock levels and minimise food wastage.
- Assist with receiving, storing and rotating food supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen.
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely service.
- Assist with menu preparation, daily specials and training junior kitchen staff when required.
- Complete daily kitchen preparation, cleaning and closing duties.
Qualification, Experience & Skills:
- Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 12 months of full-time work experience in a café, restaurant or commercial kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation standards
- Creative flair and passion for developing innovative dishes and menu concepts
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays when required
What We Offer:
· Competitive Salary Package
· Full-time Employment (38 hours per week)
· Supportive and collaborative work environment
· Opportunity for professional growth and development
· Support work-life balance and provide a workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised
Apply Now:
If you are an experienced Chef looking for a new opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to a dynamic kitchen team, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and culinary philosophy.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
