| Norwest, NSW 2153, Full Time, Hospitality |
Vacancy Listing Dates 15/07/2026 to 12/08/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 17679 |
| Full time opportunity working 38 hours per week |
| Join the Norwest team at Bleu n Brew Pty Ltd T/A Coffee Flower |
Coffee Flower is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our busy café team. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality café-style meals while maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards. The role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, contribute to menu development, and consistently deliver excellent customer dining experiences.
The successful applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:- Prepare, season and cook a wide range of café-style meals, including all-day breakfast dishes, brunch items, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta, light Japanese-inspired meals and daily specials.
- Assist in planning, developing and updating menus in consultation with management, incorporating seasonal produce, customer preferences and current food trends.
- Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering, receiving and monitoring stock levels to minimise waste and ensure product availability.
- Inspect food ingredients and finished dishes to ensure quality, freshness, consistency and compliance with business standards.
- Prepare ingredients using appropriate cooking techniques, including grilling, frying, roasting, poaching, baking and steaming.
- Portion and plate meals to a consistently high presentation standard.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen in accordance with Food Safety Standards and HACCP principles.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies and food handling regulations.
- Assist in supervising and coordinating junior kitchen staff where required, providing guidance on food preparation and kitchen procedures.
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and a positive customer experience.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations, workflow efficiency and menu offerings.
Essential Skills:- Strong knowledge of café-style and contemporary Australian cuisine.
- Experience preparing brunch and all-day breakfast menus.
- Excellent food preparation and knife handling skills.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles.
- Ability to manage multiple orders in a high-volume service environment.
- Menu planning and recipe development skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Stock control and inventory management experience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Qualifications
Essential:- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework)
Desirable:- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Experience:- Minimum one (1) year of full-time post-qualification experience as a Cook in a busy café, restaurant or hospitality venue preparing café-style meals and breakfast/brunch menus.
- Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen with high customer service standards.
- Experience with menu planning and maintaining food quality and consistency is highly regarded.
The ideal candidate is a motivated and passionate hospitality professional with a genuine enthusiasm for producing high-quality food and delivering exceptional customer experiences. They should demonstrate initiative, creativity in menu development, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to perform efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and workplace safety. A positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential.
Coffee Flower offers:- Competitive salary package in line with industry standards between $79,499 - $85,000 per annum, plus superannuation.
- Full-time permanent employment with job stability.
- Opportunities for career progression into senior kitchen positions.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to menu innovation and business growth.
- A positive workplace culture focused on quality, teamwork and customer satisfaction.
Apply now through our online application form.
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