Chef

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