About Us

Kiln at Belco Arts is a hospitality venue located within the Belconnen Arts Centre, offering a welcoming dining experience in a vibrant arts and cultural environment.

About the Role

As a Cook at Kiln at Belco Arts, you will play an important role in the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and presented to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with the kitchen team to maintain food quality, kitchen efficiency and excellent food safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook and present a variety of meals in accordance with menu specifications and established recipes.
- Assist with menu planning, food preparation and the development of recent dishes.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion sizes and presentation.
- Monitor food preparation processes and cooking times to ensure meals are served promptly.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Ensure proper food storage, stock rotation and temperature control.
- Monitor kitchen inventory, assist with stock ordering and minimise food wastage.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, utensils and equipment.




- Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills and Experience

- To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or a higher relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 1–2 years of relevant professional cooking experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.
- Robust communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

What we Offer?

- Competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.
- Full time employment opportunity.
- Opportunity to work in a vibrant hospitality and arts environment.
- Supportive and collaborative kitchen team.

📌 Cook (Canberra)
🏢 Kiln at Belco Arts
📍 Canberra