Breakfast Chef
Job Description
Come and join a team that is doing something meaningful!
FoodLab Sydney is a social enterprise supporting people from refugee, migrant, First Nations and disadvantaged backgrounds to build sustainable food businesses. Our corporate catering service helps fund this work.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable kitchen professional to manage our early morning catering productions. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structured kitchen work and is comfortable working independently before the rest of the team arrives. An early morning and an early finish!
You will prepare food for corporate catering orders, organise packing for delivery, and ensure the morning production run is completed smoothly and accurately.
Shift hours typically fall between 5:00am and 11:00am, with some shorter shifts depending on catering volume. We can initially expect at least 2-3 regular shifts per week, with opportunities for additional shifts as catering demand grows.
Responsibilities
Prepare fresh food and shared platters for corporate catering orders
Carry out early morning kitchen production before the wider team arrives
Pack and organise catering orders ready for delivery
Coordinate with the delivery driver to ensure orders leave on schedule
Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen workspace
Follow food safety and hygiene standards
What we’re looking for
Experience in kitchen environments such as bakeries, catering kitchens, café prep kitchens, airline catering or breakfast service
Someone who cares about continuous improvement and constantly tries to make the process better and better.
Confidence working independently and following structured production systems
Strong attention to detail when preparing and packing catering orders
Reliable and organised, especially during early morning shifts
A calm and practical approach to problem solving in the kitchen
About the role
This position focuses on production rather than service. The kitchen operates with clear systems and predictable routines, allowing you to work efficiently without the pressure of restaurant service.
You’ll work closely with our chef, who oversees menus and production planning, while you carry out the morning preparation and packing so that catering orders are ready for delivery.
Pay and Position
Casual position, can move to part time or full time. Pay less tax - we're a charity and offer salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 a year tax-free.
Apply here: https://form.fillout.com/t/gPPchMPrUJus
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $36.00 – $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
Salary packaging
Work Location: In person
