Merciers Jervis Bay is a cafe by day and a bar, events and functions venue at night, at 13 Currambene St, Huskisson. We roast our own coffee on site and make our own gelato. We're already trading, and we need cooks and chefs to start as soon as possible. Casual and full-time roles are available. Hours step up from 1 December 2026 (Wednesday to Sunday), then seven days from 18 December to 27 January. The summer season runs through February, and the work does not have to end then if you want to stay on. Weekend and public holiday work is part of the job. The work: cook our short breakfast and lunch menu, work evening bistro and function services, and run your section to spec, on time and clean. That includes prep, labelling, stock rotation and allergen control. Experienced or trade-qualified cooks may also help with ordering, stock and training others. We're looking for commercial kitchen experience and the right to work in Australia. A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is highly regarded for a lead or trade-qualified role, but it is not required for every cook position. A NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate is a plus,
not a requirement. Pay is award rates or above, based on experience, under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000119). As a guide, casual adult rates from 1 July 2026 are: Cook grade 2 (basic qualification): $34.96 an hour Monday to Friday, $41.96 Saturday, $48.95 Sunday, $69.93 public holidays. Cook grade 3 (trade-qualified): $36.81 Monday to Friday, $44.18 Saturday, $51.54 Sunday, $73.63 public holidays. Super is on top. There's a free meal on shift. We can possibly assist with finding accommodation, or a place to park a van, depending on your situation. To apply, use Indeed Apply, or email
[email protected] with your resume, two recent hospitality referees, which kitchens you've cooked in and your title, when you can start, how long you can stay, and your right-to-work status. Next steps are reference checks, a right-to-work check and a paid trial shift. www.merciersjb.com.au
Pay: From $34.96 per hour
Advantages:
- Free food
Work Location: In person
📌 Cook / Chef (Huskisson)
🏢 Merciers Jervis Bay
📍 Huskisson