Commis / Demi Chef — Home by 9 pm.
Every Night.
Mermaid Waters, QLD **** | Casual or Part-Time | $***** – $***** per hour
Immediate start — interviews happening now
You know the drill in most kitchens: split shifts, midnight finishes, chaotic rosters, and a head chef who communicates in decibels.
This isn't that kitchen.
Our client in Mermaid Waters runs a professional, well-structured kitchen where the last plate goes out early, the roster is consistent, and you're walking to your car by 8:30pm — not scrubbing down at midnight.
If you're a capable chef with solid à la carte experience who wants your evenings (and your sanity) back, keep reading.
Why chefs actually want this role
Civilised hours.
Start mid-afternoon (2:30pm – 3:30pm), finish 8:00pm – 8:30pm.
No split shifts.
No 1am clean-downs.
Consistency you can plan a life around.
Regular afternoon shifts, with only the occasional morning as required.
Your choice of arrangement.
Casual for the higher hourly rate and flexibility, or part time for the security of set hours and paid leave — you pick what suits your life.
A kitchen with structure.
Proper systems, explicit standards, and a team that runs calm services — not chaos.
Real input.
Your ideas for daily specials and menu development are genuinely wanted, not just tolerated.
What your shift looks like




You'll be preparing and cooking modern Australian cuisine to established quality and presentation standards.
Day to day, that means:
Running your mise en place in line with service and business needs
Cooking and plating to spec during a focused evening service
Helping keep stock control tight — managing food costs and minimising waste
Pitching in on specials and menu ideas
Keeping your section clean and compliant with HACCP and food safety standards
Who we're looking for
An experienced Commis or Demi Chef — previous kitchen experience is essential
Confident with food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene standards
Good working knowledge of dietary requirements
Aged care catering experience is a bonus, but definitely not a dealbreaker
Reliable, organised, and easy to work alongside — this team looks after each other
The details
Pay: $***** – $***** per hour, depending on experience and casual vs part-time arrangement (Award rates apply)
Location: In-person role, Mermaid Waters QLD ****
Hours: Consistent afternoon/evening shifts, occasional mornings
Start: Immediate — we're interviewing now
Working rights
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
This position does not offer sponsorship.
Applicants on a Working Holiday or Student Visa with a substantial remaining duration may be considered, subject to suitability and relevant experience.
Sounds like your kind of kitchen?
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