JAMD Logistics Pty Ltd trading as King of the Castle Cafe is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Chef to join its commercial kitchen team in Geelong West, Victoria.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of Cafe-style meals, maintaining food quality and presentation standards, assisting with kitchen operations and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $75,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time permanent employment with opportunities for long-term career development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to menu planning and development
• Exposure to a diverse cafe-style menu and fresh ingredients
• Opportunities to develop culinary and kitchen management skills
• Positive workplace culture focused on quality, teamwork and customer satisfaction

Task & responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of breakfast, brunch, lunch and other Cafe-style meals in accordance with recipes and established standards.
• Planning daily food preparation requirements and coordinating cooking activities to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently.
• Assisting with the development of menu items, daily specials and seasonal dishes.
• Monitoring food quality, portion sizes, taste and presentation to maintain consistent standards.
• Preparing ingredients by washing, cutting, weighing, portioning and storing food products as required.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering, receiving and checking food supplies and ingredients.
• Inspecting food products for quality and freshness and ensuring appropriate stock rotation and storage procedures are followed.
• Controlling food wastage through effective preparation, portion control, storage and stock management practices.
• Maintaining food preparation areas, cooking equipment and kitchen facilities in a clean, hygienic and safe condition.
• Ensuring all food preparation and kitchen activities comply with relevant food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with the supervision and training of kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking methods, hygiene and workplace procedures.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure orders are completed accurately and within required service times.
• Operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment safely and reporting equipment faults or maintenance requirements to management.

Qualification & experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Experience working in a Cafe, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to prepare a range of meals consistently to required quality and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining professional workplace standards.