Chef

As Thick As Thieves is a café and restaurant located in Albury, New South Wales, offering a varied menu of breakfast and lunch dishes. The business focuses on freshly prepared meals, quality ingredients, consistent food presentation and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and contribute to the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, kitchen efficiency and consistent culinary standards.

• Plan, prepare and cook a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes in accordance with the restaurant's menu and established recipes.
• Prepare and cook eggs, meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, salads and other menu components.
• Execute menu items such as eggs Benedict, breakfast dishes, burgers, wraps, tacos, salads and other café-style meals.
• Monitor food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, seasonal specials and improvements to existing dishes.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, food quality, storage conditions and stock rotation to minimise spoilage and wastage.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, allergen management and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils and preparation areas are clean, maintained and used safely.
• Coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods and work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Assist with food cost control, portion control and efficient use of ingredients.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to food storage, cleaning and kitchen operations.

• Relevant commercial cookery or culinary qualification, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
• Previous experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu execution and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, storage and allergen-management practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining consistent culinary standards and a safe working environment.
• Experience in a café or restaurant specialising in breakfast and lunch service.
• Knowledge of menu costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction.
• Ability to contribute to menu improvements and maintain consistent service during peak period

• An opportunity to work in an established Albury café and restaurant.
• A professional kitchen environment with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunities to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations.