• Modern and inviting café style bakery
• Generous salary package
• Long-term career opportunities with a progressive family-owned company, that stands for family, passion, honesty and progress.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced & creative Chef, that is passionate about food. You will possess a high level of attention to detail, enthusiasm and be eager to work with us to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers.

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in a commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated experience in food preparation, cooking and service
• Possess a food safety/food handling certification.
• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations or equivalent will be highly regarded
• Previous experience working in a café/restaurant environment
• A passion for outstanding product development and customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Flexibility in working hours including mornings, days, early afternoons, weekends and public holidays. No night work is required
• Capable of lifting up to10 kilograms and stand for long periods of time
• Above average problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills.
• Driver’s licence

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 We are currently looking for a highly motivated industry professional to join our team.  

In your role as the store Chef, you will focus on managing a busy kitchen and contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment that is rewarding for all staff.  You will lead by example, have a can-do attitude and be highly organised.

Reporting directly to the Retail Operations Manager your responsibilities within this role will include but are not limited to:

• Positively represent and be an ambassador for the Village Bakehouse brand
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the kitchen
• Encourage fellow employees to strive for excellence in all areas of their work with a willingness to share culinary knowledge
• Maintain a safe workplace for both staff and customers.  You will require a sound knowledge of work, health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to WHS and safe food handling and hygiene
• Maintain food safety standards and possess a sound understanding of and commitment to relevant food safety legislation
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Stock Management
• Quality control
• Work at close quarters in a hot, fast-paced environment