Global Vision Recruitment on Behalf of H & S Chahal Bakery Pty Ltd Tatura Hot Bread Position: Chef Salary: $76,515-$85,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation Hours: 38 hours Mode: Full-time Location: 130 Hogan Street, Tatura, VIC 3616 Experience required: Minimum 1 year experience in relevant roles. Tatura Hot Bread is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is critical to the daily operations of our café kitchen, which services a high volume customer base seven days a week. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a range of cooked-to-order café meals, managing food preparation areas, and contributing to the development of new menu items. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Food Preparation and Cooking:
* Prepare and cook a wide range of breakfast and lunch items from the café menu, including hot meals, egg dishes, gourmet wraps, toasties, and salads.
* Maintain quality and consistency in presentation and portion sizes for all café meals.
* Ensure that all meals are prepared to order and served within expected timeframes.
Menu Development:
* Assist with the development and introduction of new seasonal dishes and daily specials based on customer preferences and local produce availability.
* Provide input into food trends and help maintain a modern and appealing café menu.
Hygiene and Food Safety:
* Follow and enforce proper hygiene, sanitation, and food handling practices in line with Victorian food safety standards.
* Ensure compliance with temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules, and food storage protocols.
Inventory and Stock Management:
* Monitor ingredient stock levels and alert management to low supplies.
* Ensure correct rotation of stock and minimal food wastage.
* Assist with placing food orders and receiving deliveries.
Team Collaboration and Supervision:
* Coordinate with kitchen assistants and café staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior staff as required.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace at all times.
Customer Experience and Service Efficiency:
* Ensure café meals meet customer expectations in terms of taste, quality, and presentation.
* Support the front-of-house team during peak hours to ensure timely service and satisfied customers.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Minimum 1 years of full-time experience as a Chef or Cook in a café, bistro, or commercial kitchen environment.
* Strong experience preparing a variety of breakfast and lunch items to order.
* Understanding of food safety legislation and HACCP procedures.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
* Creativity and input in developing new menu items and improving existing offerings.
* Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) desirable.
Working Conditions:
* Full-time position (minimum 38 hours per week).
* Must be available to work weekends and early mornings as part of a rotating roster.
* Located onsite at Tatura Hot Bread, a busy regional bakery and café
How to Apply: If you are a motivated chef with a passion for café-style food and bakery classics, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to recruit@gvrc.com.au outlining your experience and interest in joining the Tatura Hot Bread team.