Casual Chef – Bradbury Hotel, Bradbury

Thomas Hotels | Bradbury, NSW Casual | 20–30 hours per week | Wed–Sun | HIGA Award Rates The Opportunity

Bradbury Hotel is looking for a reliable, skilled Casual Chef to join our kitchen team. We're a busy neighbourhood pub with strong community support, and we need someone who can deliver consistent, quality food across our service.

This is a great fit if you're looking for flexible, predictable hours (Wednesday to Sunday, no weekends beyond this spread), award-rate pay, and a supportive team environment. Whether you're building experience, balancing other commitments, or looking for steady casual work—this role offers genuine flexibility without the unpredictability of true casual shifts.

About the Role

You'll work as part of our kitchen team under the Head Chef's direction:

- Prep & cooking – Execute menus to brief and standard; handle mise en place, cooking stations & plating
- Consistency – Maintain quality & portion control across services
- Teamwork – Support other kitchen staff; communicate clearly during service
- Standards – Follow food safety, health & safety, and cleanliness procedures
- Flexibility – Cover different stations as needed; adapt to service pace

You're not leading—you're contributing to a well-run team with clear direction and supportive management.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills





- 1–2+ years kitchen experience (sous chef, commis chef, or line cook level)
- Ability to work efficiently under service pressure
- Clean food safety knowledge & understanding of kitchen hygiene standards
- Comfortable working to a brief and following established recipes/procedures

Professional Qualities

- Reliable & punctual (casual work depends on showing up)
- Positive attitude & good team communication
- Willing to learn and adapt
- Respect for the kitchen & your team members
- Valid visa/working rights in Australia

Practical Fit

- Comfortable committing Wed–Sun hours on a casual basis
- Flexibility to shift between cooking stations as needed

Why Bradbury Hotel ✓ Predictable hours – Wed–Sun set schedule (not random shift-by-shift)

✓ Award rates – Fair pay (HIGA rates) for casual work

✓ Supportive team – Well-run kitchen with transparent direction

✓ Parking – Plenty of parking on-site (a real bonus in the area)

✓ Neighbourhood feel – Regular customers, familiar faces, positive energy The Details

- Location: 96 The Parkway, Bradbury NSW 2560
- Hours: Wednesday–Sunday (20–30 hours per week, exact days/splits TBA based on rosters)
- Pay: HIGA Award rates (casual)
- Role type: Kitchen team member, working under Head Chef direction

📌 Casual Chef – Bradbury Hotel, Bradbury
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