PRIMARY DETAIL Casual chefs needed to support kitchen operations across venues, preparing quality food in a collaborative team at Lakeside Hotel.
THE ROLE
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre is currently seeking casual Chefs to join our growing Food and Beverage team.
This will be a great prospect to work within a strong team in a fast-paced diverse culinary operation.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for working with a team of chefs and cooks to deliver the Kitchen's operational and delivery needs on all menus at Lachlan's Restaurant, Brew Café, and events & catering.
Shifts will vary, and you will need be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the business needs, including on public holidays and weekends.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated hands-on individual who is able to work effectively with our food and beverage team to assist in achieving high-standards in food preparation and maintain customer satisfaction levels, and are able to demonstrate the following key criteria:
Prepare and plate food aligned to set menu and allergy requirements for banquets, a la carte service and/ or cocktail events across Lakeside Hotel & conference centre venues
Proven track record of high performance in a fast-paced environment
Maintain high standards and a thorough understanding of HACCP food Safety regulations with Food Hygiene Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume kitchen, restaurant or café, or a catering background
Sound knowledge of WH&S; requirements and impeccable presentation and hygiene standards
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Availability to work over a seven-day roster
Legally entitled to work in Australia




Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre is an award-winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde.
The 40 Room hotel offers A la carte restaurant, café and impressive conference and event facilities featuring state of the art technology.
Benefits of Working for Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre
Flexible working hours
Training provided
25% off purchases at all Campus Life operated outlets
Fun and collaborative values-driven culture
Full access to the university's library (borrowing, printing, and data bases)
Access to discounted health insurance, Maxxia+ Rewards and complimentary employee flu shot program
Applications Close: 17/08/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work.
We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.
See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives.
Since our foundation in ****, we have aspired to be a different type of university.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.
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