Great hours, a supportive team and two consecutive days off every week.

Location: Nurcha, Birtinya – Sunshine Coast

Salary: $65,000 per annum + superannuation

Hours: 38 hours per week | Generally 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Roster: Five days per week, including weekends, with two consecutive days off

Start: Immediate

About the Role

Looking for a chef position with excellent hours, a good team and a life outside the kitchen?

Nurcha is a popular, well-established plant-based café in Birtinya, and we're looking for an experienced Chef or Cook to join our team.

We pride ourselves on serving delicious, fresh food in a friendly and supportive kitchen environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and can confidently run a kitchen section.

You don't need to be vegan or have experience in plant-based cooking. We're simply looking for a great cook with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Be Doing

- Running your own kitchen section, including the pass or grill.

- Preparing and presenting fresh, high-quality café dishes.

- Working alongside an experienced and supportive kitchen team.

- Maintaining excellent food safety and kitchen standards.

- Helping keep service running smoothly and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

- Experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.

- Confidence managing a kitchen section independently.





- Someone reliable, organised and comfortable working under pressure.

- A positive attitude and a genuine team-player mentality.

- Availability to work weekends.

Plant-based cooking experience is a bonus, but definitely not essential.

Why Join Nurcha?

- No nights or split shifts – finish around 3:30pm!

- Two consecutive days off every week.

- $65,000 + superannuation with stable, full-time employment.

- Consistent daytime hours and a predictable roster.

- Friendly, supportive kitchen team with a positive working environment.

- Fresh, creative plant-based food and an opportunity to expand your cooking skills.

- Great work-life balance – enjoy your evenings!

Application Questions

Please include answers to these five questions with your CV:

1. If successful, when would you be available to start?

2. When would you be available to attend a short trial shift (two hours or less)?

3. Do you have any experience in plant-based cooking? If so, please briefly describe.

4. How would you describe yourself in 1–2 sentences?

5. Please provide contact details for a manager from your most recent workplace who can act as a reference.

If you're an experienced cook looking for a great team, consistent hours and a kitchen where you can enjoy your work, we'd love to hear from you!

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