RBL Group Pty Ltd is actively seeking skilled and passionate Chefs and Cooks to join their dynamic team at The Union Inverell and Riverside Café, Restaurant & Function Centre. These full-time positions offer a competitive salary between $75,000 to $85,000 AUD per annum, plus superannuation, with flexibility for negotiation based on experience and qualifications. As key players in this well-established hospitality group, successful candidates will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences across both venues, ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence.

You will be required to do the following duties:

- Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including staff delegation, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, either regularly or for special functions and events.
- Managing production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely service delivery.
- Estimating food supply needs, calculating costs for ingredients, and managing orders accordingly.
- Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Analysing recipes and advising on prices for menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
- Working closely with team members to execute established recipes and menus with consistency and precision, ensuring alignment with seasonal availability and anticipated customer volume.
- Demonstrating recent cooking techniques and introducing modern equipment to staff for continual culinary improvement.
- Overseeing workstation readiness by ensuring mise en place is complete, equipment is functional, and kitchen operations are primed for service efficiency and food quality standards.




- Preparing and cooking dishes in strict compliance with food safety and health regulations, ensuring the highest quality and hygiene standards are maintained.
- Assisting in onboarding, training, and supervising new team members, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, efficient work environment.
- Monitoring and enforcing sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP.

To be considered for this role, you should:

- Hold a minimum of 2–3 years of work experience as a Chef or Cook.
- Must hold valid Australian work rights at the time of application.
- Be available to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Preferably hold a Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

How to join the team Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- If you are a visa holder, provide a subclass and expiry date.
- Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status.
- Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score.

Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 COOKS & CHEFS [RBL Group Pty Ltd trading as Union Inverell]
🏢 Purple SheepT/As Astor Hotel Motel Albury
📍 Inverell