Cooks and Chefs

Be Part of a Culinary Legacy at Paragon Cafe – Goulburn

The diverse menu blends beloved traditional dishes with modern favourites, creating something for everyone—locals and visitors alike.

Paragon Cafe is currently seeking skilled Cooks and Chefs for full-time positions, offering a competitive salary of 70-80K per annum, based on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established venue where quality, creativity, and consistency are celebrated.

• The day-to-day operation of a busy kitchen, including delegating staff, stock rotation and relevant paperwork.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure the timely delivery of services.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
• Collaborate with other personnel to execute the menu, considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) AND HACCP
• Prepare and ensure a regulated oven, utensils, and grill for the shift
• Cook the order according to food health and safety standards
• Support senior chefs by executing their direction into consistently high-quality dishes, maintaining efficiency and precision across all sections of the kitchen.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Train junior staff to uphold the standard of the venue and maintain operational efficiency.

• Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
• Preferably have Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery
• Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.
• Have at least 2- 3 years of work experience as a Cook/Chef.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Exceptional communication skills.

• Opportunities for Career Progression
• Be Part of a Historic, Community-Focused Venue
• Great work environment

How to join the team

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.