Chef/Cook – Wholefoods & Plant-Based Kitchen
We're looking for a passionate, imaginative chef/cook to lead our kitchen — creating fresh, flavour‑packed dishes that celebrate whole foods, free from gluten, dairy, soy, & seed oils.
This is not your average chef role. You'll have the freedom to experiment, develop new ideas, and design dishes that make people feel good — while turning heads for all the right reasons.
About Us
Olive Health Foods is a small, friendly team within a health food store based in Albury, NSW.
We serve nourishing, grab & go meals that change with the seasons. Our focus is simple: creative, mindful food that tastes incredible and supports wellness.
About You
You're someone who loves bringing ideas to life through wholefood cooking. You care deeply about ingredients, flavour, and presentation — and you're confident creating dishes that meet a range of dietary needs.
Ideally, you'll bring:
* Experience in a café, restaurant, or health‑conscious kitchen
* Understanding of plant‑based or allergen‑friendly cooking
* Creativity, strong organisation, and attention to detail
* A positive, team‑focused attitude
If you don't meet these but share our passion for conscious food, we'd still love to hear from you
The Role – You will be responsible for:
* Developing and preparing vibrant vegan and vegetarian dishes
* Creating seasonal specials that are gluten‑free, dairy‑free, soy‑free and seed‑oil free
* Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and food safety
* Keeping the kitchen organised, efficient, and inspiring
* Managing prep, stock, waste, and daily service
* Working with the team to continually improve menus and workflow
This role offers a high level of creative input and autonomy.
What We Offer
* A supportive, calm, health‑focused environment
* Creative freedom to develop and refine dishes
* Daytime hours
* The opportunity to help shape a growing wholefoods kitchen
* Casual
* Approx. 20‑25 hours per week
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit.
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