Position-Chef
Lemonade Life Pty Ltd trading as Nurcha Cafe
Location: Birtinya, QLD 4575
Salary: $79,000 – $89,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About Nurcha Cafe
Nurcha Cafe is a family-owned cafe and lifestyle business located in Birtinya, Queensland. The business focuses on fresh food, quality ingredients, sustainability and conscious living. Nurcha provides a welcoming cafe environment with a focus on quality, community and customer experience.
Step Into the Kitchen
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, maintaining food quality and presentation, coordinating kitchen activities and supporting compliance with food safety requirements.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
•Prepare and cook a range of plant-based meals and menu items, ensuring dishes are produced consistently in accordance with recipes and established standards.
•Oversee the presentation and quality of prepared dishes at different stages of food preparation and service.
•Coordinate food preparation requirements with management, kitchen team members and front-of-house staff to support smooth and timely service.
•Guide kitchen staff in appropriate cooking techniques, preparation methods and established kitchen procedures.
•Organise menu requirements, estimate food and labour needs, and assist with ordering appropriate food supplies.
•Maintain and reinforce food hygiene, sanitation and safe food-handling practices throughout kitchen operations.
•Support the induction, training and development of kitchen team members and provide practical guidance on food preparation procedures when required.
What You’ll Bring
•AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Commercial Cookery or a related field.
•Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen, cafe, restaurant or food service environment.
•Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen procedures.
•Strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
•Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
Why Join Nurcha?
•Full-time, permanent employment.
•Salary of $79,000 – $89,000 per annum plus superannuation.
•Supportive and professional kitchen environment.
•Opportunity to develop culinary skills within an established cafe business.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you are an experienced Chef seeking a full-time opportunity in Birtinya, Queensland, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV/resume outlining your relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the Chef position with Nurcha Cafe.