Costa Taco is on the hunt for a passionate and reliable Cook / Kitchen Team Member to join our crew. We serve authentic Mexican food with traditional flavours and are on a mission to create a new experience in Mexican hospitality, built on robust systems, clear procedures and consistent execution.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a rapid paced kitchen, follows documented processes and takes pride in every plate.

Your Role
You will be part of the kitchen team and responsible for executing our operational systems and procedures to a high standard. This includes:
Completing daily opening and closing procedures using documented checklists and logs.
Assisting with stocktake and prep list planning in line with established schedules and written procedures.
Preparing food to Costa Taco standard recipes so service is rapid, fresh and consistent every time.
Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen throughout your shift, restocking service stations (grill, pass, bain marie) as per station checklists.




Following and documenting all food safety systems, including temperature logs, sanitising routines and HACCP requirements.
Monitoring and recording food wastage so we can review data and improve our systems over time.
Supporting inventory and stock rotation procedures to minimise losses and protect product quality.
Contributing to smooth lunch and dinner service operations by following the agreed workflows.
Completing shift reports and documenting any variances from procedures, then communicating them clearly with the team.

What You Bring
Strong attention to detail, speed, initiative and cleanliness.
Passion for food and consistency in quality.
Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
Flexibility to work across lunch and dinner service.
Ability and willingness to work within and comply with established systems, checklists workflows and documented procedures

📌 New Chef/ Cook – Byron Bay (Australia)
🏢 Costa Taco
📍 Australia