Chef/Cook, F/time, Daytime Menu, Premium Cafe (Rozelle)

About LODE

LODE Pies & Pastries is a boutique bakery and café known for refined technique, premium ingredients and thoughtful design. Led by acclaimed LuMi Dining chef Federico Zanellato, LODE brings a fine-dining mindset to everyday café food — where detail, consistency and quality matter. Our Rozelle location is our flagship store, setting the standard for food, service and guest experience across the business. The role

We are seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to support our morning and lunch service at our flagship Rozelle café. This is a diverse, hands-on position suited to a chef/cook who thrives in a premium café environment and is ready to contribute to the menu offering, working in close partnership with the Group Executive Chef and Hot Kitchen Head Chef. Key responsibilities

- Support the daily breakfast and lunch service at the flagship Rozelle café
- Prepare and present high-quality breakfast and lunch dishes to LODE standards
- Maintain consistency, speed and precision during busy weekend services
- Contribute to the menu in collaboration with the Hot Kitchen Chef and Group Executive Chef
- Support menu development, refinement and seasonal updates
- Ensure food quality, portion control and presentation standards are met
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organisation and hygiene compliance
- Monitor stock levels, ordering and wastage control
- Comply with all food safety, hygiene and WH&S; requirements
- Work collaboratively with FOH and leadership teams to support service flow About you You will bring:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef/Cook in a premium café setting
- Strong breakfast and lunch cookery skills
- Prior Bakery experience highly regarde
- Experience working high-volume weekend services
- Ability to work independently and own a service and section
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Passion for quality, consistency and thoughtful execution What we offer

- $75,000 – $80,000 + super, depending on experience
- A stable role within a respected, quality-driven hospitality brand
- Creative input and ownership of the menu offering
- Close collaboration with the Group Executive Chef & Hot Kitchen Head Chef
- Supportive, professional kitchen culture
- Sponsorship available for the right candidate Apply now

If you are an experienced Chef/Cook ready to take contribute to the ongoing success of a flagship café kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via Seek with your resume and a brief cover letter or email **********@lodepies.com Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s52b1