Hiring Full Time & Casual Chef

About the role

Reporting to the Venue Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering fresh, high-quality food while helping to maintain a positive, efficient kitchen culture. Milkbar at HOME Parramatta is a vibrant café and community hub located within the HOME Parramatta precinct serving quality café favourites, grab-and-go meals, catering, special events, and resident dining experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking breakfast, brunch and lunch service

• Menu development and seasonal specials

• Supporting catering and special event functions

• Maintaining food safety and kitchen hygiene standards

• Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste

• Working collaboratively with front-of-house and management teams

• Contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture

About you

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant or hospitality kitchen

• Take pride in producing consistently great food

• Work well under pressure and as part of a team

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Hold a Food Safety Supervisor certificate

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Experience leading service, ordering, menu costing and development

• Able to work weekends

About us

Milkbar at HOME Parramatta is a vibrant café and community hub located within the HOME Parramatta precinct. We serve quality café favourites, grab-and-go meals, catering, special events, and resident dining experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

• Primarily daytime hours

• Kitchen operates 6am–2pm weekdays and 8am–1pm weekends

• Opportunities to be involved in events and catering

• Supportive leadership team

• Work-life balance rarely found in hospitality

• Opportunity to help shape an exciting and growing venue

• Inclusive and values-driven workplace