Join Our Kitchen Team as Chef at ONA Coffee House Fyshwick

Location:
68 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick ACT 2603 — right next to our state-of-the-art roasting facility, within Canberra’s flagship ONA Coffee venue.

About Us

We are part of the award-winning ONA Coffee family, founded by former world barista champion Sasa Sestic in 2008. As one of Australia’s most respected specialty coffee roasters, our Fyshwick café serves exceptional single-origin and signature blends alongside a seasonal all‑day brunch menu featuring inspired modern‑Australian dishes.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high‑quality food service in a busy, fast‑paced café setting. You’ll be working alongside a passionate barista team to provide memorable meals that match our coffee excellence.The position will report to our Head Chef/Kitchen Manager. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Prepare and present brunch/lunch dishes from our seasonal menu, including Turkish Eggs, Huevos Rotos, fritters, rolls, pancakes, salads and vegan/gluten‑free options.

· Menu planning within the firm budget, based on client demand and market requirements.

· Ordering and managing food supply, food portion control, waste management, and stock procurement are all responsibilities (receipt and storage)

· Ability to cost menu items appropriately and track production efficiency.

· Collaborate closely with front‑of‑house and baristas to maintain a seamless café experience.

· Maintain kitchen efficiency and consistency, ensuring portion, taste and presentation standards are met.

· Uphold high standards of cleanliness and safe food handling at all times.

· Maintain high kitchen standards in all areas of operation, food hygiene and safety, food quality, and preparation.

· To mitigate risks and problems, and ensure compliance obligations are met, interpret and analyse all kitchen information, including kitchen reports, audits, and paperwork.

· Improve the kitchen's operating efficiency by adhering to and upgrading kitchen policy and procedure

About you

The successful candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

At least a Trade Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

At least 1–2 years experience in busy commercial kitchen.

Experienced in menu execution, with experience in sautéing, plating and working at pace.

Passionate about hospitality, quality ingredients, and collaborative teamwork.

Available to work weekends (one of our busiest periods) — commitment to consistency across shifts.

Flexible, reliable, and calm under pressure with strong attention to detail.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time, permanent

Salary: AUD 77,000 per year plus superannuation

If you think you are suitable for the role, please apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and your application will be treated confidentially.