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Chef
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Plan menus and prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in a busy cafe kitchen.
- Coordinate kitchen operations, stock and food costs, and maintain food safety and workplace health and safety standards.
- Train and supervise kitchen staff while maintaining an efficient, clean and organised workplace.
About the role
Brew & Bite Maitland is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated hospitality professional looking to build a long-term career with a growing business.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and develop menus, ensuring variety, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare, cook and present a range of dishes to consistently high standards.
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation and consistency throughout food preparation and service.
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation schedules and coordination of kitchen activities.
- Estimate food and ingredient requirements, manage stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.
- Monitor food costs, minimise waste and maintain efficient use of kitchen resources.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Train, guide and supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining food quality and timely service.
About you
- Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a higher relevant qualification.
- At least one year of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated experience in menu planning, food preparation, cooking and kitchen operations.
- Sound knowledge of food safety requirements, stock control and kitchen cost management.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen staff effectively.
- Strong organisational, communication and time management skills.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and service.
About us
Brew & Bite Maitland is a growing cafe committed to delivering high-quality food and outstanding customer service.
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Skills
0 of 14 matchedCommunicationCookingCost managementFood preparationFood presentationFood safetyKitchen coordinationKitchen operationsMenu planningOrganisationReliabilityStaff supervisionStock controlTime management
Licenses & certifications
0 of 1 matchedCertificate iv in commercial cookery or a higher relevant qualification