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Work-life balance | Creative input encouraged | Family-run business
About Us
Poppet's Pantry is a Perth-based, family-run kitchen creating gourmet frozen meals for busy families, elderly customers on Home Care Packages, and working professionals. Our meals are hand-prepared in our Nedlands kitchen, dietitian-reviewed, and made to be simply heated and enjoyed at home.
We sell through our Nedlands retail shop, phone orders, and online via Cookaborough, with delivery across the Perth metro area. We're a tight-knit team who care deeply about good food and great service, and we're growing—so we're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef to join us.
In addition to our frozen meals business, we also operate Samphire Catering—a boutique catering company delivering personalised menus for weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate events and private dining. The successful applicant will occasionally support catering preparation and events alongside our kitchen team.
The Role
We're seeking a full-time Sous Chef (38 hours per week) to support Steve, our owner-head chef, as second-in-command in our kitchen. This is a predominantly Monday–Friday day-shift role, with occasional weekend work for catering or events. You'll be helping produce our core range of home-style frozen meals while also having the freedom to develop monthly specials and contribute creatively to the menu.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily kitchen operations and batch production
* Lead the team in Steve's absence and provide hands-on mentorship to junior staff
* Maintain consistency and quality across all meal production
* Take charge of ordering, prep lists, stock rotation, and kitchen systems
* Attend catered events - running the on-site kitchen and managing service staff
* Develop monthly specials and assist in menu planning
* Uphold food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
* Contribute to a positive, respectful, and family-oriented kitchen culture
About You
* Trade-qualified chef (Cert IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery)
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar sous or senior chef role
* Calm, practical, and collaborative—someone who leads by example
* Comfortable in both production and creative cooking environments
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Valid driver's licence
* Looking for a long-term opportunity in a stable and supportive team
Why Work With Us
* Mostly Monday–Friday hours with reliable work-life balance
* No split shifts (occasional weekend and night work only)
* Friendly, close-knit kitchen team
* Be part of a business that genuinely cares for its customers and community
* Opportunity to contribute to seasonal specials and future growth
* Stable employment in a well-established and growing business
Apply Now
* Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short cover letter to Steve & the team, telling us a bit about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for Poppet's Pantry.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitality
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