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Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia • Full-time

Description

👨‍🍳 Full-Time Chef – Indoor Play Café (Daytime Hours)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Full-Time Chef to join our busy indoor play café.

Our venue is a fun, family-oriented space with a strong focus on weekend parties and functions. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want a role with daytime hours only (no late nights!), this could be the perfect fit.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver high-quality café-style meals

  • Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods, especially weekends

  • Coordinate food preparation for parties and functions

  • Control food costs, stock ordering, and minimise waste

  • Plan and manage staff rosters effectively

  • Maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene

  • Work closely with front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

🔹 About You

  • Proven experience as a chef in a busy café or similar environment

  • Strong ability to handle high-volume service, particularly on weekends

  • Skilled in cost control, budgeting, and stock management

  • Experience with staff rostering and kitchen organisation

  • Reliable, efficient, and a team player

  • Must be available to work weekends and public holidays

🔹 What We Offer

  • ✅ Full-time, stable position

  • Daytime operating hours – no late nights

  • ✅ Friendly and supportive team environment

  • ✅ Work in a fun, family-focused venue

  • ✅ Competitive salary based on experience

If you’re looking for a chef role with better work-life balance while still enjoying a vibrant and busy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now with your resume.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior