Chef
- Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes.
- Manage food preparation efficiently during busy periods.
- Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.
CHEF
Harvest Espresso
629 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100
FULL-TIME POSITION
• Position: Chef
• Employment type: Full-time
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Location: Victoria Park, Perth WA
• Industry: Café and hospitality
• Employment: Ongoing full-time position
ABOUT HARVEST ESPRESSO
• Harvest Espresso is a café located on Albany Highway in Victoria Park.
• The café offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, specialty coffee and contemporary café dishes.
• The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and creative brunch-style dishes.
• The kitchen operates in a busy café environment with high customer demand during breakfast and lunch service.
• The business is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
• Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes.
• Prepare seasonal menu items using fresh ingredients.
• Follow established recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
• Complete daily mise en place before service.
• Manage food preparation efficiently during busy periods.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Contribute to the preparation of new and seasonal menu items.
• Maintain food quality and consistency throughout service.
KEY DUTIES
• Prepare ingredients for daily café service.
• Prepare vegetables, meats, eggs, sauces, dressings and other ingredients.
• Cook breakfast and brunch dishes to order.
• Prepare creative and contemporary café meals.
• Prepare vegetarian and plant-based dishes where required.
• Prepare mushroom-based dishes, fritters, salads, smashed avocado dishes and other seasonal menu items.
• Prepare sandwiches and other café food items.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, garnishes and accompaniments.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures.
• Check food quality before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes.
• Maintain presentation standards across the menu.
• Coordinate multiple orders during busy service periods.
• Communicate with other kitchen staff during service.
• Assist with menu preparation and seasonal menu changes.
• Assist with testing and introducing new dishes.
• Monitor ingredient quality and freshness.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Receive and check food deliveries.
• Store ingredients according to food safety requirements.
• Rotate stock and monitor use-by dates.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Assist with food cost control.
• Maintain clean food preparation areas.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety procedures.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic commercial kitchen.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Previous experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in a café, brunch or restaurant environment.
• Experience preparing breakfast and brunch dishes.
• Experience working with seasonal menus.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders during busy service.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Knowledge of stock rotation and food storage.
• Understanding of portion control and food cost management.
• Strong attention to food presentation.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant commercial cookery qualification is desirable.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification is desirable.
• Relevant commercial kitchen experience is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to perform the duties of the position.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Full-time employment.
• 38 hours per week.
• Salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• Ongoing employment.
• Work within a busy café environment.
• Opportunity to work with seasonal menus and contemporary brunch dishes.
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development.
• Professional kitchen environment.
• Opportunity for ongoing career development.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Current resume.
• Cover letter outlining relevant Chef experience.
• Details of commercial kitchen experience.
• Details of relevant qualifications and training.
• Availability for full-time employment.
• Professional references where available.
HOW TO APPLY
• Submit your resume and cover letter.
• Clearly outline your previous Chef and commercial kitchen experience.
• Include details of your relevant qualifications and training.
• Include your availability for full-time employment.
• Applications will be reviewed based on relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.
• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
POSITION SUMMARY
• Job title: Chef
• Employer: Harvest Espresso
• Address: 629 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100
• Employment type: Full-time
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation
• Industry: Café and hospitality
• Work location: Victoria Park, Perth WA
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