Riverview Cafe & Wine Bar

3373 Warburton Highway, Warburton VIC 3799

POSITION: CHEF

Role Overview (Chef)

The Chef will be responsible for managing food preparation and cooking activities, maintaining food quality and presentation, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations during service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (Chef)

• Plan, organise and oversee daily food preparation and cooking requirements.
• Prepare, cook and present breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of seafood, steaks, pasta, burgers, salads, sides and other contemporary café and restaurant dishes.
• Prepare and cook dishes such as panko crumbed prawns, fish and chips, pasta dishes and other menu items to the required standard.
• Portion, season and cook meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients.
• Develop and prepare daily specials and seasonal dishes where required.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, portion control, taste and presentation.
• Coordinate cooking activities during busy service periods to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
• Manage stock levels, food storage and stock rotation to minimise wastage.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and safe.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Work with management to maintain consistent food quality and kitchen standards.

Skills and Requirements (Chef)

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management and/or Diploma of Hospitality Management or a relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in a café, restaurant, bistro or similar hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portion control and presentation.
• Good communication, teamwork and staff supervision skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to maintain high kitchen standards.

POSITION: COOK

Role Overview (Cook)

The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to the required recipes and standards and maintaining efficient day-to-day kitchen operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (Cook)

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items according to established recipes.
• Cook seafood, meat, pasta, burgers, salads, sides and other café and restaurant dishes.
• Cook dishes including fish and chips, prawns, pasta dishes and other menu items to the required standard.
• Portion and season meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces and garnishes according to menu requirements.
• Apply appropriate cooking methods to achieve the required taste, texture and presentation.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and plating requirements consistently.
• Complete daily food preparation and maintain adequate ingredients for service.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Store food and ingredients correctly and follow stock rotation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen workstation.
• Work effectively with the Chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Minimise food wastage through proper preparation, portion control and storage.

Skills and Requirements (Cook)

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a relevant qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience working as a Cook in a café, restaurant, bistro or similar hospitality environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to maintaining food quality and hygiene standards.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work in an established café, restaurant and wine bar.
• Diverse menu and varied kitchen environment.
• Supportive and professional workplace.
• Opportunity to further develop culinary and hospitality skills.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Chef or Cook looking for an opportunity to join Riverview Cafe & Wine Bar, please submit your current resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.