Want to cook in an AHA award-winning pub bistro and learn from a head chef who'll actually teach you? We're hiring 2 x CDPs to join Head Chef Chad and the team at The Nelson, and we're also taking on two kitchen hands.

Why the Nelson
$75,000–$82,000 + super (full time, depending on experience)
Scratch cooking and creative specials from the kitchen behind an AHA NSW Best Steak win
A head chef who wants to pass on everything he knows
Free staff meals and a friendly, family-owned pub
Real room to grow: council has approved our expansion

What you'll do
Run your section through busy services, cooking and plating to a high standard every time
Help with specials, menu costing and ordering alongside Chad
Manage stock, portion control and waste
Keep the kitchen clean, protected and compliant
Cook for functions in our Level One space





You'll have
Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
3+ years in a rapid-paced, quality-driven kitchen
Full working rights in Australia
Reliability, organisation and a team-first attitude

Not quite there yet?

If you don't have the CDP experience we're after, we're also hiring two kitchen hands. Bring the right attitude and we'll teach you, and over time help you work your way up to CDP. Just mention in your application that you're applying for the kitchen hand role.

If you've read this far, you've already shown the attention to detail this role needs. Tell us your favourite dish to cook in your application for bonus points.

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