Chef

LABOURLENS PTY LTD

LabourLens is recruiting on behalf of Mildura Magic Pty Ltd t/a Caffeine Extraction. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to join the team on a full-time basis, working 38 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, maintaining food quality and presentation, assisting with menu planning, managing kitchen supplies, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements. Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary plus superannuation.
• Permanent full-time position with 38 hours per week.
• Stable employment in an established café.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to showcase and develop your culinary skills.
• Work with a varied breakfast and lunch menu.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Task & responsibilities

• Design and update breakfast and lunch menus featuring egg dishes, focaccias, salads, pasta, schnitzels, sandwiches and other café-style meals.
• Calculate food quantities, ingredient expenses and labour costs while controlling portions and reducing food wastage.
• Purchase and oversee kitchen supplies, including fresh produce, meats, poultry, dairy products, bread and other essential ingredients.
• Cook and prepare menu items such as eggs Benedict, smashed avocado, quiches, focaccias, schnitzels, salads, pasta, wraps and sandwiches.
• Check the flavour, quality, serving size and presentation of meals throughout preparation and service.
• Organise food preparation and communicate with management, kitchen employees and waiting staff regarding menu needs, customer requests and operational matters.
• Show appropriate cooking methods and guide kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, plating and presentation techniques.
• Deliver meals efficiently and consistently during busy breakfast and lunch services.
• Adapt meals to meet dietary needs, including vegetarian and gluten-free requirements, where appropriate.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure all ingredients are correctly labelled, rotated and stored.
• Implement and maintain food-safety, hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
• Keep kitchen equipment, preparation surfaces and storage areas clean and properly maintained in accordance with relevant standards.
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen staff when required, providing instruction on recipes, portion control and safe food-handling procedures.
• Store, freeze and preserve food correctly to protect its freshness, quality and safety.
• Oversee kitchen activities to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualification & experience

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management/Commercial Cookery and/or a Diploma of Hospitality, supported by strong culinary knowledge and an understanding of food-safety standards.
• A minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience as a Chef in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Proven ability to prepare a variety of café-style breakfast and lunch meals, including egg dishes, focaccias, salads, pasta, schnitzels, sandwiches and wraps.
• Capacity to follow and enhance the existing menu while introducing new ideas based on seasonal produce and customer preferences.
• Sound understanding of kitchen operations, including stock control, ingredient rotation, portion management, food costing and waste minimization.
• Thorough knowledge of food hygiene, safe food-handling practices, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced kitchen and provide support and guidance to junior staff members.
• Strong commitment to consistently producing high-quality meals that meet presentation standards and customers’ dietary needs.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and perform efficiently during busy service periods.
• Professional and positive approach, with a focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining the café’s quality standards.

About Company

Mildura Magic Pty Ltd t/a Caffeine Extraction is a welcoming local café offering a varied selection of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch dishes. The café is committed to delivering quality food, friendly service and a positive dining experience for its customers. Caffeine Extraction values teamwork, consistency, food safety and a supportive working environment where employees can develop their skills and contribute to the success of the business.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79000-90000

Job Publish: 21-09-2026

Job Expire: 21-10-2026

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