Rival Brothers Coffee Roasters is seeking a talented Senior Cook / Chef to contribute to our kitchen operations in Mount Barker. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of delicious brunch dishes, and sweets. Your creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently in a small fast-paced kitchen environment will contribute to the success of the team. We are ideally seeking someone who can work 3 - 4 days per week including weekends (minimum 20 hours) and have flexibility for more hours subject to business needs. Part time salaried position on offer.

Minimum Requirements:

Vocational qualification in Commerical Cookery or significant demonstrated experience as a Senior Cafe Cook.

Minimum 2 years' experience in fast-paced Cafe kitchens.

Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week (rotating weekends required), including flexibility to cover extra shifts when other kitchen staff are away. No night trade. Increased hours on offer subject to expansion of kitchen offerings and kitchen trade.

As a Senior Cook/Chef, you will:

Plan and execute daily food preparation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards and guidelines.

Prepare food for sit down meals and display fridges, maintaining attractive and enticing presentations.

Contribute to stock control and ordering for the kitchen, ensuring adequate supplies while minimizing waste.

Thrive under pressure during busy periods, displaying a sense of timeliness and maintaining cleanliness and organization.

Be proactive and utilize downtime effectively to contribute to other kitchen and Cafe tasks.

Communicate effectively with the Cafe Manager, Head Chef/2IC, Cafe All Rounders and Junior Cafe Assistants, fostering a seamless and memorable workplace and customer experience.

Maintain a positive and fun team environment, actively participating in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.

What you’ll get in return:

Join our close-knit team who love to have fun and have the opportunity to contribute your creative input into our menu and operations. We are seeking long-term individuals who are dedicated to creating a fun, safe, secure, and enjoyable workplace and passionate about developing and expanding menu and kitchen offerings.

If this sounds like you, please email your resume to [email protected] or visit our Cafe at 6 Dutton Road between 8am - 3pm, Monday to Sunday.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.