Chef

Chef (Full-Time)

About Us

At Durk's Cafe + Eatery, we are passionate about serving exceptional coffee, fresh locally sourced food, and providing outstanding customer service in a warm and welcoming environment. As a community-focused café, we take pride in creating memorable dining experiences through quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Chef to join our growing kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and kitchen operations.

Location: Marsden Park, NSW

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per annum + Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

As a Chef, your duties will include:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting all menu items to a consistently high standard.

Assisting with menu planning and development to ensure variety, quality, seasonal relevance, and cost-effectiveness.

Supervising and coordinating junior kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and plating.

Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the availability of fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Assisting with the recruitment, training, and performance management of kitchen staff while fostering a positive and professional team culture.

Ensuring compliance with all food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and kitchen security standards.

Monitoring food quality and responding to customer feedback to continuously improve products and service.

Identifying opportunities to improve kitchen operations, efficiency, and the overall dining experience.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A Diploma in Commercial Cookery, Culinary Arts, or a higher qualification in a relevant culinary field.

At least one year of full-time experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.

Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 per annum, plus superannuation.

A supportive and friendly team environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

The chance to be part of a growing, community-focused café committed to quality and excellence.

Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Marsden Park, NSW (In Person)