Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Target Business Services Location: 1/51 Cedric St, Stirling WA 6021 Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 plus 12% Superannuation El Greco Café by Kinky Lizard is a well-established café located in Stirling, Western Australia, known for its quality food, welcoming hospitality and vibrant dining atmosphere. The venue is part of the Kinky Lizard group and is recognised for delivering consistently high standards in contemporary café dining and customer experience. A full-time opportunity is available for a qualified and experienced Chef to join a busy café kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order food supplies
* Create and prepare dishes aligned with seasonal availability, customer preferences and current trends
* Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard
* Monitor quality of food at all stages of preparation and presentation
* Discuss food preparation issues with management and kitchen staff
* Supervise kitchen operations and ensure daily kitchen goals are met
* Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise staff on preparation procedures
* Manage time effectively to maintain productivity during service periods
* Assist with cost control, portion management and minimisation of food waste
* Enforce food safety, hygiene, WHS and HACCP standards
* Maintain awareness of local competition and café industry trends
Qualifications and Experience
* AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Commercial Cookery / Hospitality or at least three years' relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
* Ideally a minimum of one-year full-time experience working with Australian or contemporary cuisine
* Experience contributing to menu development is desirable
Skills and Attributes
* Strong knowledge of WHS, food safety and hygiene requirements
* Ability to maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced café setting
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to supervise and support kitchen staff
* Passion for food quality, consistency and presentation
Interested candidates should email their resume to ***********@targetbusiness.com.au. If you are an experienced Chef with strong leadership skills and a passion for producing high-quality dining experiences, we invite you to apply. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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