Arno ARNO DELI | Newcastle, Adamstown and Carrington, NSW Locations Newcastle NSW 2300 · Adamstown NSW 2289 · Carrington NSW 2294 Employment type Multiple full-time positions Salary AUD $77,000–$82,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience Alfies Deli Pty Ltd (ABN 41 656 164 340), trading as ARNO DELI , is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for full-time positions across all three locations. Our main production kitchen is in Carrington, where we prepare food for our stores. ARNO DELI is known for its freshly prepared deli sandwiches and other house-made favourites.

We’ll soon be adding freshly baked pizzas to our in-store menus and are growing our kitchen teams to support daily production and service across all three locations.

Benefits $77,000–$82,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience. Full-time Chef and Cook positions across Newcastle, Adamstown and Carrington. Make fresh deli favourites and help launch our current pizza menu. Join a growing kitchen team with a dedicated production kitchen in Carrington. Task &

responsibilities Chefs Plan menus and develop recipes for deli sandwiches, prepared foods, seasonal specials and our upcoming pizza range. Prepare and cook menu items, maintaining consistent flavour, quality and presentation across all ARNO DELI locations. Coordinate daily prep and production, including batches prepared at our Carrington production kitchen for our stores.

Lead a kitchen section during production and service and train and support Cooks and Kitchen Hands. Order ingredients,



check deliveries and manage portion sizes, food costs and waste. Oversee food preparation, labelling, storage and stock rotation in line with food safety and hygiene standards.

Cooks

Prepare ingredients, cook fillings and assemble sandwiches and other deli items to ARNO DELI’s recipes and portion standards. Assist with batch preparation and pack and label products for distribution to our stores. Help prepare pizza dough and toppings and assemble and bake pizzas as the new menu rolls out.

Run an assigned station during production or store service, keeping orders moving and presentation consistent. Receive, label and rotate stock, and report shortages or quality issues to the Chef. Keep work areas and equipment clean and follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.

Qualification &

experience Chefs Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification. At least one year of experience as a Chef in a deli, café, restaurant, production kitchen or similar commercial kitchen.

Experience developing menus, ordering stock, controlling food costs and supervising junior kitchen staff. Strong knowledge of food safety,



hygiene and commercial kitchen operations. Ability to lead a kitchen section and maintain consistent quality during busy production and service periods.

Cooks

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification. At least one year of experience as a Cook in a deli, café, restaurant, production kitchen or similar commercial kitchen. Ability to follow recipes, prepare ingredients and cook menu items to consistent quality and portion standards. Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, labelling and stock rotation. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team during busy production and service periods.

About

Company ARNO DELI is a Newcastle-based deli operated by Alfies Deli Pty Ltd, with locations in Newcastle, Adamstown and Carrington. We’re known for our freshly made sandwiches and house-made deli favourites. Our main production kitchen is in Carrington, where we prepare food for our stores. We’re growing our kitchen teams across all three locations as we get ready to add freshly baked pizzas to our in-store menus.

How to apply Apply using the link below and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant kitchen experience and why you’d be a good fit for ARNO DELI. Please specify whether you’re applying for a Chef or Cook position.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $79600-82000 Job Publish: 05-11-2026 Job Expire: 05-12-2026 Apply on: Chefs and Cooks – Full-time Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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