Cafe Chefs + Cooks

Bread + Butter Group was born to build our community and create spaces for togetherness. We are a unique amalgamation of 

• A small-batch butter factory by Tasmanian Butter Co.
• Our new Bakery on George Street, the home of all things bread.
• Bread + Butter HQ Elizabeth Street, a cafe, wholesale/retail bakery, onsite eatery + coffee bar.
• The Bakeshop for donuts, cakes, cookies and pies.

Our mission is to deliver delicious + exceptional food, bread, pastries and coffee to our community every single day of the year. 

We make the best versions of the basics.

We are dedicated to traditional techniques and thoughtful execution while maintaining our no-frills, nostalgic vibe. We want our food to be approachable and craveable. 

We are female-led and focus on supporting other females who produce food and work in our industry. 

We want our impact on our community, both local and industry-wide, to be fierce, honest, loyal, and dependable.

We are searching for chefs, apprentices and cooks with various skills and qualifications. We are very excited to offer this opportunity to jump on board and help grow our expanding team + business.

Full-time, part-time and casual roles are available in the following areas:

Cafe Chef

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chop vegetables, slice bread, and prepare sauces).
• Cook breakfast menu items with the rest of the kitchen team.
• Answer, report and follow the Head Chef’s instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion.
• Understand and comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with the Bread + Butter team and customers.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organisation of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.

Prep Chef/Cook

• The Prep Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and execution of bulk food items in our bakery or other kitchen areas with established recipes and techniques. 
• The preparation of pre-prepared food items such as sandwiches and salads.
• Answer, report and follow the Head Chef’s instructions.
• Understand and comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organisation of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.

Leadership

• Managing daily services across our venues.
• Manage logistics for venues.
• Ensure and foster a positive and creative environment within the team.
• Employee training and growth.
• Financial reporting.
• Use of our bakery software Ordermentum.
• Participate in open communication with our HR, venue managers, kitchen and front-of-house team members.
• Create/update information sheets for employee knowledge.
• Lead and supervise the department to ensure compliance with The Company policies.
• Ordering and stock control.
• Menu development.
• Develop and Maintain HACCP procedures and practices.
• Communicate and facilitate necessary repairs to equipment.
• Support and train all our kitchen, bakery & pastry team members.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of our menu items to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with our team to develop our dishes and how we provide them.
• Learn all aspects of Bread + Butter Group operations, participate in company training programs, and implement and integrate our company policy and mission.
• Maintain product quality above all else, putting customer satisfaction over profit.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Schedule meal and rest periods for the team according to the restaurant industry award.
• Appraising performance.
• Reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Demonstrate experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrate good judgment, integrity, trust, ethics, and values.
• Be decisive, accept responsibility for making things happen, think ahead and develop contingency plans (while ensuring you have the support to get the job done).
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environments.
• Maintain focus, cooperating, and supporting colleagues in pursuing department goals.
• Show meticulous attention to detail.
• Be committed to cleanliness and have an exceptional understanding of food safety standards.
• Understand the vision and purpose of Bread + Butter.

 What you'll get in return 

• Excellent remuneration.
• Dining discount, free coffee and bread.
• Convenient daytime hours.
• Opportunities to grow in an environment where you are valued.
• Work in a unique location and company with a supportive environment and be part of the community.

Please tell us what position you are applying for in your cover letter and consider our location (Launceston) before applying.

We will receive your application in the strictest confidence.