Chef (Perth)

FULL-TIME CHEF – BIG LOAF BAKERY, O’CONNOR Sunday to Thursday | 5:00 AM Start | Early birds, this one’s for you. Are you a kitchen wizard who loves crafting mouthwatering food, working independently, and thriving in a fast-paced, flavour-packed environment? We’re on the hunt for a full-time Chef to join the team at Big Loaf Bakery in O’Connor. This isn’t your average chef gig — you’ll be working in a buzzing bakery kitchen, creating everything from vibrant salads, house-made sauces, and stacked sandwiches that locals obsess over. If you’ve got skills, stamina, and a sense of humour, we want to hear from you. What’s Cooking at Big Loaf: As our full-time Chef, you’ll be:
- Cooking and prepping a rotating menu of bakery favourites – think loaded baguettes, our flavoursome focaccias, conti rolls, seasonal specials, all fresh, ready to fly out the door.
- Crafting small-batch sauces, pickles, dressings, pestos, and more — all from scratch.
- Working closely with our bakery and front-of-house teams to keep the kitchen flowing smoothly.
- Bringing ideas to the table — we love creativity and input!
- Keeping the kitchen humming with clean, organised, and efficient practices. What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a CDP or a robust Commis ready to step up
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification
- desired but not essential)
- A calm, organised approach
- Passion for fresh produce, rustic food, and a hands-on kitchen culture
- Reliability, good communication, and a positive team spirit
- Valid working rights for Australia (no sponsorship) Work With Us
- Be part of a well-established, community-loved venue with a reputation for quality
- Join a supportive and tight-knit team with opportunities to grow
- Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients How to Apply If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' NOW! Attach your CV and a Cover Letter about why you are the right person for the role. About Us Big Loaf Factory Bakery (based in O’Connor) is a vibrant bakery with deep roots in artisan baking and local flavours. Born from the team behind North Street Store, we’re committed to producing award‑winning bread, pastries, and savoury treats using quality ingredients and hands‑on techniques. Our customers love our crusty loaves, cinnamon scrolls, filled baguettes, pies, sausage rolls, and more — everything baked fresh, often early morning, with care and consistency. Big Loaf is more than just a bakery: it’s a place where creativity, collaboration, and community come together, and we believe everyone deserves to eat really good bread. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdsq0