As part of our kitchen team, you’ll work alongside experienced chefs and be involved in the day-to-day preparation and service of our menu.

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing and cooking menu items to our recipes and standards

- Completing daily food preparation and setting up for service

- Working a kitchen section during service, with support and training as required

- Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portioning

- Following food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures

- Receiving and correctly storing deliveries

- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient workspace

- Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams

- Developing your kitchen skills and gradually taking on greater responsibility

About You

Ideally, you will have some experience in a café, restaurant, pub, catering or other commercial kitchen environment. You’ll be reliable, organised and comfortable working at pace during busy services.

You’ll also





- Have a genuine interest in cooking and food

- Be willing to learn and take direction

- Work well as part of a team

- Have good communication skills

- Take pride in producing consistent, well-presented food

- Be reliable and punctual

- Understand basic kitchen hygiene and food safety

- Be available for a mix of weekday and weekend shifts

Chef qualifications are not required, and training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

- $60,000–$68,000 + super, depending on experience

- Full-time, stable employment

- Training from experienced chefs

- Prospect to develop your skills and progress within the kitchen

- Supportive, established team
- A role where attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are valued just as highly as formal qualifications

📌 Cook (Port Macquarie)
🏢 The Hill
📍 Port Macquarie