The Pen is looking for enthusiastic and passionate Casual Cooks and Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team! Located right on the Mandurah waterfront, The Peninsula is a busy and vibrant venue offering everything from pub favourites and shared plates through to seasonal, produce-driven dishes. With lunch and dinner service 7 days a week, live entertainment, functions and a busy events calendar, there’s plenty happening in the kitchen. We’re looking for chefs who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in their food and want to be part of a supportive kitchen team.

About the role

As a Casual Cook or CDP, you’ll be involved across day-to-day kitchen operations, working as part of a team to deliver quality food during busy services. Depending on your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your section, contribute to food preparation and service, and help maintain the high standards expected across the kitchen.

About you

- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
- Experience as a Cook or CDP, depending on the position
- Passion for food and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Reliable and willing to work a range of shifts
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services

Why join The Pen?

- Work in a stunning waterfront location in Mandurah
- Join a busy venue with a varied food offering
- Opportunity to work across restaurant, pub and function service
- Supportive and experienced kitchen team
- Flexible casual hours




- Training and development opportunities
- Staff discounts across AVC venues
- Career progression opportunities across Australian Venue Co.

If you’re a passionate Cook or CDP looking for your next chance and want to work in one of Mandurah’s iconic waterfront venues, we’d love to hear from you! Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations. Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.

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