This is an exciting opportunity to join the talented culinary team at On Lake Cafe. As Chef you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes that showcase the best of local, seasonal produce. Your passion for food and exceptional cooking skills will be crucial in delivering an outstanding dining experience for our customers. You'll play a key role in day-to-day operations, working alongside a collaborative team to prepare high-quality dishes that keep our guests coming back.

Benefits

• Full-time role
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Industry standard superannuation
• Supportive and relaxed team environment
• Opportunity to contribute ideas to the kitchen and menu

Task & responsibilities

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with fresh food and takes pride in producing consistently high-quality meals.

Your daily duties include but not limited to:

• Prepare, cook and present a range of cafe menu items 
• Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place for daily service 
• Ensure food is prepared consistently and to a high standard 
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards 
• Monitor food quality, freshness and presentation 
• Assist with stock rotation, storage and portion control to minimise waste 
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen and food preparation area 
• Assist with the development of menu items, specials and seasonal offerings 
• Provide friendly and efficient service when interacting with customers 
• Follow all company procedures and food safety requirements

Qualification & experience

A genuine passion for cooking and a desire to consistently deliver high-quality food and service to our customers.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on freshness, quality and presentation
• At least one year of work experience in similar work environment
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• Good communication skills 
• Be consistent and able to work well in a team 
• Be able to perform well under pressure