Join The Lucky Prawn as a Commis Chef and build your skills in a busy, supportive kitchen inside one of Sydney’s most unique venues.

ABOUT THE LUCKY PRAWN The Lucky Prawn is the Chinese-Australian restaurant inside the Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville - serving up classic Chinese favourites, cold Hawke’s beers and plenty of nostalgia in one of Sydney’s most unique venues.

We’re part of Hawke’s Brewing Co. and our culture is built around trust, generosity and giving people a fair go - values that have been part of Hawke’s from the beginning.

We want people to take ownership of their role, use initiative and feel trusted to do their job well. In return, we expect everyone to work hard, support their teammates, take pride in what they do and help create a great experience for our customers and each other.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join The Lucky Prawn kitchen and support the team across food preparation, basic cooking, service and day-to-day kitchen operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their experience in a busy kitchen, learn from experienced chefs and develop their skills across different sections.

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties, helping prepare the kitchen for service, maintaining high standards and learning as you go.

The role is full-time and rostered across a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing ingredients including meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces and other mise en place




- Assisting with basic cooking tasks such as frying, steaming and boiling under the direction of senior chefs
- Preparing your section for service and ensuring it is adequately stocked
- Following recipes, portioning requirements and instructions accurately
- Assisting with plating and presentation
- Rotating through different kitchen sections to broaden your skills and experience
- Receiving and unpacking deliveries and ensuring stock is correctly stored, rotated, dated and labelled
- Monitoring ingredient quality and freshness and reporting any concerns
- Keeping your work area clean, organised and hygienic
- Cleaning kitchen tools and equipment after use
- Assisting with dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning when required
- Following food safety, HACCP, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
- Supporting the wider kitchen team to help service run smoothly

ABOUT YOU We’re looking for someone who:

- Has some kitchen experience and wants to continue developing their skills
- Is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
- Can follow direction and work well as part of a team
- Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised workspace




- Has good attention to detail
- Is comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
- Communicates well and has a positive attitude
- Is willing to jump in and help wherever needed
- Has a genuine interest in food and developing as a chef

Experience with Chinese or Asian cuisine would be a bonus, but it isn’t essential. A robust work ethic, good attitude and willingness to learn are just as important. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Along with joining a genuinely unique venue and a close-knit kitchen and venue team, you’ll receive:

- $68,000 – $72,000 salary, depending on experience
- A monthly venue tab to enjoy at BHBLC / The Lucky Prawn
- Birthday leave
- Staff discounts across the venue
- Hands-on training and the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs
- Exposure to different kitchen sections and cooking techniques
- Opportunities to develop and progress within The Lucky Prawn and wider Hawke’s team
- A workplace built around trust, support and giving people a fair go

KEEN TO JOIN US? If you’re looking to grow your kitchen experience, work hard and learn in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through INDEED with your resume and a little bit about yourself.

We’re also hiring a Chef de Partie and Sous Chef - check out our other listings if one of those roles sounds more like you.

Pay: $68,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Commis Chef (Marrickville)
🏢 Hawke'S Brewing
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