Chef

STREAT is a Melbourne based social enterprise and has operated its hospitality businesses to fund and support work experience for marginalised youth since 2010.We are currently looking for an experienced chef to join our incredible team at our latest cafe in Richmond. This café will be open weekdays, providing a fantastic customer experience for the local community, as well as tailored hospitality skills for our trainees. 

You will be working independently, so you must be competent, with a calm demeanour and a can-do attitude. Use your kitchen know-how to train, inspire and motivate at-risk young people;  

• Be part of a professional team delivering an exceptional cafe experience 

• Create and develop a unique cafe menu 

• Work within the growing social enterprise sector, training marginalised young people 

As a STREAT café, there will be access to food produced at our other sites, including ingredients from our own bakery and production kitchen.  

Responsibilities include; the ability to manage busy service solo, minimising food wastage, accurate portion control, stock control and ordering, kitchen cleanliness and accurate food safety recording.  

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 6am. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• A relevant cookery qualification (min. Cert. III) 

• The desire to teach and share knowledge 

• Capable of performing well under pressure during busy service periods 

• Possess a solid understanding of food safety standards 

• Have a genuine desire for consistent quality control 

• Possess the knowledge and experience to continue developing the menu seasonally and in response to feedback 

• Excellent communications skills 

• Be passionate about food 

• Be reliable and punctual 

• Hold a current driver's licence (preferably manual). 

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.  

You must have the unrestricted right to work in Australia. You will require a current Working with Children Check. 

For further information about STREAT: www.streat.com.au 

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.