Business Overview:

Our venue partner, EQUIPO (NSW) PTY LTD trading as Oat House is a neighbourhood café and restaurant located on Mulga Road in Oatley, NSW. The business is built around the philosophy “Our House Is Your House,” creating a warm and welcoming workplace where customers can enjoy quality food, coffee, drinks, and time with family and friends.

The combination of modern Australian dishes and Mediterranean influences gives Oat House a distinctive food identity while its neighbourhood location supports repeat business from local customers.

Oat House is currently looking for a Cook to join its kitchen team. This indicates an immediate staffing requirement and an opportunity to support the business with suitable hospitality candidates.

Location: 119 Mulga Rd, Oatley NSW 2223

Salary: $78,000 - $83,000 AUD

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook dishes according to Oat House’s menu and recipes.
- Support breakfast, lunch, and evening service as required.
- Execute modern Australian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes with consistent quality and presentation.
- Complete food preparation, mise en place, and kitchen setup before service.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and food safety.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods and manage multiple orders.
- Monitor food stock and communicate ingredient shortages to the kitchen team.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organised,



and safe kitchen and work environment.
- Follow portion-control, preparation, and waste-management procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff.
- Adapt to seasonal menu changes and new dishes.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture.

Skills and Experience Needed:

- 2–3 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience, preferably in a café, restaurant, or similar hospitality environment.
- Experience preparing breakfast, lunch, and contemporary café dishes.
- Robust food preparation and mise en place skills.
- Ability to consistently deliver dishes with good quality, presentation, and portion control.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen during busy service periods.
- Strong time-management and organisational skills.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions while maintaining consistency.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and kitchen team.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and Friday/Saturday evening service as required.
- A positive, reliable, and qualified attitude.
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
- Passion for quality food and hospitality.
- Relevant food safety or hospitality qualifications would be an advantage.

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