About Caffe Cherry Beans
Caffe Cherry Beans Broadmeadows is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join its full-time kitchen team at Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3047. The business operates in a customer-focused café and hospitality environment where consistent food quality, efficient preparation, safe kitchen practices and reliable service delivery are essential to daily operations.
About the role
Reporting to management, the Chef will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to established venue standards while supporting ordering, food safety, kitchen workflow, stock control and staff coordination. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong technical cooking skills, sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations and the ability to maintain quality during busy service periods.
Key duties and responsibilities
· Plan, organise and assist with the preparation and cooking of food for a busy café and hospitality venue.
· Prepare, season and cook a range of café dishes, breakfast items, lunch items, light meals and menu offerings in accordance with recipes, presentation standards and service requirements.
· Plan menus and contribute to menu development, including estimating food and labour costs, portion control, supplier pricing and seasonal ingredient use.
· Order food supplies, monitor stock levels, check deliveries and support inventory management to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
· Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation to ensure consistency, freshness, flavour and visual appeal.
· Discuss food preparation, service timing, dietary requirements, customer feedback and operational issues with managers, kitchen staff and waiting staff.
· Demonstrate cooking techniques, advise junior staff on cooking procedures and support consistent preparation standards across the kitchen.
· Supervise and train kitchen staff where required, including supporting cooks, apprentices, kitchen attendants and new team members during preparation and service.
· Explain, apply and enforce food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures, including cleaning, storage, temperature control and allergen awareness.
· Coordinate kitchen workflow during service, maintain section readiness and assist with managing high-pressure service periods.
· Support food cost control, waste reduction and efficient use of ingredients while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
· Freeze, store and preserve food items where required in line with food safety procedures and venue standards.
Selection criteria
· Relevant commercial cookery qualification, such as Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification.
· At least one year of relevant post-qualification experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant, hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
· Strong technical cooking ability, including preparation, seasoning, cooking, plating and quality control.
· Demonstrated experience with café-style menus, breakfast service, lunch service, specials, stock control and food preparation will be highly regarded.
· Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and commercial kitchen compliance requirements.
· Ability to supervise, train and communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
· Ability to work under pressure, maintain consistency and meet service deadlines in a busy kitchen environment.
· Availability to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
Skills and attributes
· Professional presentation and strong work ethic.
· Reliable, organised and able to manage competing kitchen priorities.
· Strong attention to detail in preparation, cooking and presentation.
· Team-focused approach with the ability to support a positive kitchen culture.
· Commitment to quality, consistency, food safety and continuous improvement.
· Ability to communicate clearly with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
Why join Caffe Cherry Beans?
· Join a recognised café brand operating in a professional hospitality environment.
· Work with a supportive management and kitchen team.
· Develop your skills across café food preparation, service operations, menu development and kitchen coordination.
· Competitive salary package of AUD $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.
· Long-term career development opportunities within a customer-focused hospitality business.
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant chef experience, qualifications, cuisine background and availability.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
