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Position: Chef
Type: Full-time
Employer: Nadia’s Cafe Penrith
Location: Penrith NSW 2750
Salary: $85,000 p/a
About the Business:
Nadia’s Cafe Penrith is a well-established and highly regarded cafe located in the heart of Westfield Penrith Plaza, offering a welcoming dining experience to shoppers and locals alike. Specialising in quality breakfast, lunch, coffee, and an evolving selection of hearty meals including popular items such as schnitzel parmigiana, wraps, and all-day breakfast options made with fresh ingredients like free-range eggs, the business has built a strong reputation for delicious, consistent food in a friendly and vibrant setting. With a focus on customer satisfaction, a recently refurbished space that creates a pleasant atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence in service and quality, Nadia’s Cafe fosters a supportive team environment where staff take pride in delivering great hospitality and maintaining high standards every day.
About the Position:
As a Chef at Nadia’s Cafe Penrith, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard meals that consistently exceed customer expectations. This full-time position involves hands-on food preparation for a busy cafe environment, contributing to menu development and seasonal updates, and ensuring every dish upholds the venue’s reputation for freshness, flavour, and presentation. Your work will directly impact the overall dining experience, helping drive customer loyalty and business success in a fast-paced retail setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Head Chef in the production of high-end, restaurant-standard food across lunch and dinner services, ensuring dishes exceed customers’ expectations in quality, taste, and presentation.
Recommend improvements to food products and introduce changes based on market research, customer feedback, and seasonal opportunities.
Maintain consistent food quality, delivery timing, and high standards in all aspects of preparation and service.
Support team objectives related to food profitability, operational efficiency, and exceptional service performance.
Assist in planning and implementing seasonal menu changes, monitoring effectiveness, and adapting to marketplace demands.
Uphold strict health and safety requirements, including conducting regular equipment maintenance checks in line with the Health and Safety Act.
Maintain accountability for all kitchen equipment, cookware, flatware, and glassware, ensuring proper care and inventory.
Demonstrate a high standard of personal grooming and uniform maintenance at all times.
Requirements:
Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or equivalent qualification).
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a comparable hospitality environment.
Strong technical skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and maintaining consistency in a high-volume setting.
Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards, with the ability to monitor and enforce compliance.
Proactive mindset with the ability to recommend improvements, adapt to feedback, and contribute to menu innovation.
Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team and support overall venue goals.
High attention to detail, time management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional food quality.
How to Apply:
To apply, applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.