Chef

AMBIENCE ESPRESSO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

AMBIENCE ESPRESSO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, trading as AMBIENCE ESPRESSO AND EATERY, is a café located in Fairy Meadow, NSW. The business provides breakfast, lunch and café-style food and beverage offerings to its customers.

The business is committed to providing quality food, consistent service and a welcoming customer experience. Food quality, presentation, cleanliness, teamwork and efficient kitchen operations are important to the business.

Ambience Espresso and Eatery is seeking a dedicated Chef who can contribute to the preparation and cooking of its menu, maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene, and support the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Ambience Espresso and Eatery is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join its team on a full-time basis at its café in Fairy Meadow, NSW.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organising food preparation and cooking activities, preparing and cooking a range of breakfast, lunch and café-style meals, maintaining food quality and presentation standards, managing food supplies and supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen.

The role requires a Chef who can work effectively in a busy café environment while maintaining consistent food quality, food safety, hygiene and service standards.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with an established café business.
• Salary of $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to work in a professional café environment.
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace.
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations.
• Opportunity to develop and enhance culinary and kitchen management skills.

Task & responsibilities

• Plan and organise food preparation and cooking activities according to the café's menu and service requirements.
• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch and café-style meals.
• Assist with menu planning and contribute to the development and improvement of menu items.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and cooking.
• Prepare, cook and present food according to recipes and established quality standards.
• Monitor the quality, consistency and presentation of dishes during preparation and service.
• Coordinate food preparation and cooking during busy service periods.
• Monitor portion sizes and minimise food wastage.
• Ensure appropriate cooking methods and equipment are used for different dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas, kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Ensure food is stored and handled appropriately in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Follow workplace health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Communicate with management and other kitchen and service staff regarding food preparation and service requirements.
• Provide guidance to other kitchen staff regarding food preparation and cooking procedures where required.
• Assist with training and developing kitchen staff where required.
• Maintain consistent standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen efficiency.

Qualification & experience

• Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen or café environment.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Experience preparing and cooking a range of breakfast, lunch and café-style dishes.
• Knowledge of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to plan and organise food preparation and cooking activities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent food quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-85000

Job Publish: 06-10-2026

Job Expire: 05-11-2026

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