Cook The Colliery Inn Location: 87 Cowper St, Wallsend NSW ****, Australia Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: AUD 79,500 per year About Colliery Inn The Colliery Inn is a well-established hospitality venue in Wallsend, NSW, offering bistro dining, a beer garden and function facilities.
We serve a variety of classic pub favourites, seasonal dishes and customized function menus.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team.
The successful applicant will prepare and cook meals for our bistro and functions while maintaining food quality, presentation and food safety standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items, including pub classics such as schnitzels, burgers, steaks, pasta, risottos, and desserts.
Portion and plate meals attractively, including toppers and garnishes (e.g., parmigiana, garlic prawns, mushroom sauces).
Assist in preparing seafood dishes such as beer-battered flathead, grilled barramundi, and seafood risottos.
Follow standard recipes to ensure consistency in flavour and presentation across the bistro and function menus.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment including ovens,



grills, fryers, and stovetops.
Maintain food safety and hygiene practices in all stages of preparation and service.
Rotate stock and correctly store ingredients, ensuring freshness for high-demand items such as steaks, salads, and sauces.
Prepare meals to meet dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan options).
Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and support the training of apprentices and junior staff.
Skills and qualifications Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
At least one year of relevant commercial kitchen experience.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
Good organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What We Offer Supportive workplace and friendly team environment.
Healthy work-life balance.
Well-equipped qualified kitchen and opportunities to develop culinary skills.

📌 Cook (New South Wales)
🏢 Colliery Inn Wallsend Nsw
📍 New South Wales