We are a busy, family-friendly pub dedicated to serving up great times and classic, high-quality pub meals. From perfect chicken parmas and steaks to fresh local seafood and kids' favorites, our kitchen is all about consistency, flavor, and speed.

We are looking for a passionate Chef or Cook to join our tight-knit kitchen team. Whether you are looking for a stable full-time career or a adaptable part-time role to balance your lifestyle, we want to hear from you!

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals during busy service periods. Your day-to-day will include:
Prepping fresh ingredients and running a clean, organized section.
Cooking classic pub meals to a high standard, ensuring excellent presentation and speed.
Maintaining strict food safety and hygiene protocols
Assisting with stock control, rotation, and minimizing wastage.
Working collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless guest experience.

What We Are Looking For
Experience: Previous experience as a commercial cook or chef (pub, club,



or bistro experience is a massive plus).
Skills: Strong knife skills, ability to handle high-volume service under pressure, and a sharp eye for detail.
Compliance: Full understanding of food safety regulations. Trade qualifications (e.g., Cert III in Commercial Cookery) are highly regarded but not essential if you have the equivalent hands-on experience.
Attitude: A reliable, team-first mindset with robust communication skills.
Availability: Flexibility to work a roster that includes weekends and evenings (penalty rates apply). We believe in having a healthy work life balance, we create a roster and schedule which is versatile to be able to let staff enjoy some weekend time to themselves as well as being at work.

MUST BE LOCAL TO CENTRAL COAST/NEWCASTLE. Anyone from outside this area will be ignored. Must live within 45 minutes of Morisset. Anyone outside of this area will be ignored.

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