Job Description
Casual | ***** hours per week | Wed-Sun | HIGA Award Rates
The Opportunity
Casual Chef - Bradbury Hotel, Bradbury
Thomas Hotels | Bradbury, NSW
Casual | ***** 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 explicit direction
Parking - Plenty of parking on-site (a real bonus in the area)
Neighbourhood feel - Regular customers, familiar faces, good energy
The Details
Location: 96 The Parkway, Bradbury NSW ****
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday ****** 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Thomas Hotels
📍 New South Wales