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🍳 Job Description: Chef / Cook

SpillDeBeans Cafe

• Location: POMONA, QLD

• Position: Casual / Part-Time /Full-Time - Chef / Cook

• Reporting To: Cafe Owner

• Hours: up to 38 hours per week, including shared roster for weekend shifts. Café kitchen is open 6:30am – 2pm weekdays and Saturday and between 6:30am – 1pm Sunday

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☕ About SpillDeBeans Cafe

SpillDeBeans isn't just a cafe; it's a bustling community hub where friendly faces meet delicious food. We open our doors 7 days a week, offering a fresh, contemporary menu for breakfast and lunch that makes our customers' day brighter. We are fiercely proud of our commitment to locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every dish we serve is high-quality, fresh, and full of flavour. We strive to create a positive, memorable experience for every person who walks through the door. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef/Cook to join our close-knit kitchen team and help us continue delivering the excellent food that keeps our loyal customers coming back for more and our visitors excited to return.

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✨ The Role & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Chef/Cook to manage and execute the daily food service operations, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and hygiene.

• Food Preparation & Service:

  • Prepare and cook all menu items for breakfast and lunch service, on a roster seven days a week.

  • Ensure all dishes are consistently prepared to the cafe's established recipes and presentation standards.

  • Oversee the efficient running of the kitchen section during service periods.

• Operational Management (dependant on experience level):

  • Manage and monitor stock levels, including placing orders and receiving/checking deliveries.

  • Maintain meticulous standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety (HACCP/Food Safety protocols).

  • Assist with menu development and specials creation in collaboration with the Owner.

  • Minimise food waste through effective inventory management and preparation techniques.

• Team & Environment:

  • Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with other kitchen staff and the front-of-house team to ensure excellent customer experience and a smooth service.

  • Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures.

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🔑 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant, verifiable experience working in a commercial kitchen (cafe, restaurant, or similar).

• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

• Valid Food Handler/Food Safety and / or Food safety Supervisor Certificate.

• Strong understanding of all kitchen operational procedures.

• Reliability and flexibility to work a 38-hour week (fulltime / part-time) or as agreed for casual basis, including rostered weekend shifts.

Highly Desirable (Advantageous):

• Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery).

• Additional experience and/or qualifications in Patisserie and/or Baking.

• Experience with cost control and stock management systems.

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💰 Salary & Employment Details

• Position Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week).

• Compensation: Annual salary will be determined in accordance with the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119), and will be commensurate with the successful applicant's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skill level.

• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right applicant who meets all essential criteria and demonstrates exceptional skill and commitment

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✅ How to Apply

Please submit your most recent Resume/CV detailing your relevant experience, and a one-page Cover Letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the Chef/Cook position at SpillDeBeans.

De•@spilldebeans.com.au

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