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Form of work
SalaryThis role would suit a chef or cook looking for work life balance (day shifts only!) in a positive work environment. The role is varied, from recipe development, food preparation, staff supervision and training, produce ordering, customer service and operations.
Who we are
Neighbour's kitchen produces beautiful, flavourful, nourishing take-away meals including breakfast, salads, proteins and baked treats, while sourcing local wines and other complimentary products that delight and indulge!
Our customers are largely busy workers and families who want the convenience of ready to eat meals, without compromising on flavour or nourishment. They seek to nourish themselves and their families, eat for enjoyment and value authentic, honest food and service.
Neighbour is located on Railway Terrace in Milton, a short walk from Milton train station and next door to Bunker Coffee.
About the position
This position is available for an immediate start, best suited to someone looking for 30 - 38 hours per week. The position could be Monday - Friday or alternatively, a combination of weekday and weekend shifts (flexible to meet needs of the successful candidate and the business). Shifts would be within the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm (predominantly 5:30am starts). There is scope for either a casual or permanent position and the pay will be commensurate with experience, guided by the Restaurant Award.
Key role requirements are:
- Food preparation, cooking, baking, pickling, plating and presentation;
- Supervision and direction of team members;
- Stock & supply ordering, labour and cash management / control;
- Kitchen & store maintenance and cleaning;
- Contribute to menu development and planning;
- Following and overseeing food safety requirements;
- Friendly customer service;
- Follow business policy and maintain / continuously improve upon operational procedures;
- An RSA certificate will be required for this position and will need to be obtained if not current.
We look forward to providing on shift and off shift training as you settle into the role. We have regular staff meetings to ensure consistent communication within the team and provide an opportunity for input and feedback on ways to maintain and improve the business and staff wellbeing.
What we need from you
To apply, you must:
- Have a passion to consistently create beautifully presented, nourishing food and service that delights, and aligns with our values;
- Be highly motivated and proactive in striving for continual improvement of the business, team and self;
- Be extremely organised and able to multitask whilst giving direction to others;
- Genuinely care about your work, environment, others and provide great customer service;
- Be keen to continue learning, trying different approaches and open to giving and receiving constructive feedback;
- Be happy to work early starts and be punctual;
- Have a positive attitude, be a team player and great communicator; embrace and promote the collaborative, supportive, team-based approach that is key in promoting a healthy workplace environment; (your role will include everything from dishes, customer service, food prep, menu creation, training and providing constructive staff feedback);
- Work meticulously and efficiently under pressure;
- Possess relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the key role requirements;
- Speak fluent English;
- Be available to work 30 - 38hours per week between 5.30am - 6.30pm.
We look forward to hearing from you if the above sounds like you! We appreciate your honesty and respect your time, and we ask that you also respect ours; please do not continue if any of the above do not apply to you.
