About Us:
Little Oink Pty Ltd is a well-established and popular café located in Cook, ACT, known for its high-quality breakfast and brunch offerings, specialty coffee, and welcoming customer experience. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional food and service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan, prepare and cook a diverse range of café-style breakfast, brunch and lunch menu items, ensuring consistency in quality, taste and presentation.
· Oversee daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure smooth service flow.
· Maintain consistency in portion sizes, cooking methods, and presentation, upholding the cafe’s high standards.
· Contribute to developing and refining menu items, incorporating seasonal and fresh ingredients.
· Plan menus and estimate food and labour costs in consultation with management.
· Inspect and ensure the quality of food supplies, ingredients and finished dishes to maintain company standards.
· Monitor food stock levels, place orders, and minimize wastage while maintaining cost control.
· Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency and maintaining a positive team environment.
· Train and mentor kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, presentation standards and workplace hygiene requirements.
· Ensure that all cooking equipment is properly maintained and used safely.
· Ensure all food handling, preparation, and storage comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
· Prepare and present dishes in accordance with Little Oink's menu standards and customer expectations.
· Contribute ideas for menu improvements and seasonal specials to enhance customer satisfaction and business growth.
Skills & Qualifications:
· Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
· Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef in a similar role.
· Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning, and ingredient selection.
· Knowledge of modern Australian café cuisine, breakfast and brunch menu preparation.
· Understanding of Australian food safety regulations and compliance requirements.
· Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
· Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Australian citizens/permanent residents preferred. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Australian working rights?
- Do you have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification?
- Do you have three years’ experience as a Chef?
- Do you have experience preparing modern Australian café-style breakfast, brunch and lunch menus?
Work Location: In person
