Chef

Join Our Kitchen Team as Chef at ONA Coffee House Fyshwick

Location:

68 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick ACT 2603 — right next to our state-of-the-art roasting facility, within Canberra's flagship ONA Coffee venue.

About Us

We are part of the award-winning ONA Coffee family, founded by former world barista champion Sasa Sestic in 2008. As one of Australia's most respected specialty coffee roasters, our Fyshwick café serves exceptional single-origin and signature blends alongside a seasonal all‑day brunch menu featuring inspired modern‑Australian dishes.

About the Role:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high‑quality food service in a busy, fast‑paced café setting. You'll be working alongside a passionate barista team to provide memorable meals that match our coffee excellence.The position will report to our Head Chef/Kitchen Manager. Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Prepare and present brunch/lunch dishes from our seasonal menu, including Turkish Eggs, Huevos Rotos, fritters, rolls, pancakes, salads and vegan/gluten‑free options.

· Menu planning within the firm budget, based on client demand and market requirements.

· Ordering and managing food supply, food portion control, waste management, and stock procurement are all responsibilities (receipt and storage)

· Ability to cost menu items appropriately and track production efficiency.

· Collaborate closely with front‑of‑house and baristas to maintain a seamless café experience.

· Maintain kitchen efficiency and consistency, ensuring portion, taste and presentation standards are met.

· Uphold high standards of cleanliness and safe food handling at all times.

· Maintain high kitchen standards in all areas of operation, food hygiene and safety, food quality, and preparation.

· To mitigate risks and problems, and ensure compliance obligations are met, interpret and analyse all kitchen information, including kitchen reports, audits, and paperwork.

· Improve the kitchen's operating efficiency by adhering to and upgrading kitchen policy and procedure

About you

The successful candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

• At least a Trade Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• At least 1–2 years experience in busy commercial kitchen.
• Experienced in menu execution, with experience in sautéing, plating and working at pace.
• Passionate about hospitality, quality ingredients, and collaborative teamwork.
• Available to work weekends (one of our busiest periods) — commitment to consistency across shifts.
• Flexible, reliable, and calm under pressure with strong attention to detail.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time, permanent

Salary: AUD 77,000 per year plus superannuation

If you think you are suitable for the role, please apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and your application will be treated confidentially.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Travel reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fyshwick ACT 2609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person