il Porcellino Family Bistro & Catering is a busy, family-owned restaurant located within the Gold Coast Sports Hub. We pride ourselves on serving quality Italian and bistro-style meals, while also catering for functions, corporate events and special occasions.

We're looking for a reliable, motivated Cook who takes pride in their work and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

About the Role

You will be involved in:

Preparing and cooking Italian and bistro-style dishes

Food preparation and service

Assisting with functions and catering

Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen

Working closely with our team to deliver consistently high-quality meals

Essential Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen

Previous experience in a bistro, pub or high-volume restaurant

Confidence preparing Italian and bistro-style cuisine

Experience working across pizza, grill, fryer and pasta stations will be highly regarded

Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques

Queensland Food Safety Certificate

Ability to remain calm and organised during busy service

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Availability to work evenings, weekends and functions

What We Value

We're looking for someone who:

Takes pride in consistency and presentation

Has a solid work ethic and positive attitude

Works well under pressure

Shows initiative and supports their teammates

Respects their colleagues,



workplace and leadership

This is a fast-paced environment, particularly during weekend service and functions, so you'll need to be comfortable working under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.

Why Join Us?

Supportive, family-owned business

Opportunity to work across restaurant service, functions and catering

Diverse and fast-paced kitchen

Convenient location just 5 minutes from Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, with public transport nearby

If you're passionate about hospitality and want to join a growing team where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume along with a brief introduction about yourself including your expectation of .

This is a long-term position. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia, as we are not able to offer sponsorship or consider applicants requiring future visa support.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $32.18 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Education:

- High School (Year 9-11) (Required)

Experience:

- Bistro kitchen or alike: 2 years (Required)

Language:

- English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handling Certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Location:

- Transparent Island Waters QLD 4226 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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