Casual Cook

Lagardere Travel Retail; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Dynamic airport environment

Staff discounts

Career development

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Wellbeing leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL at Brisbane Airport is seeking enthusiastic Cooks/Production Chefs to join our casual kitchen team. You’ll prepare high-quality meals to order in the Bellissimo Coffee store and support daily kitchen operations with efficiency and care.

The role requires flexibility for afternoon shifts and a strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS practices. You’ll contribute to a clean, safe, and vibrant airport culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS practices with a current food safety certificate.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster (early mornings, late nights & weekends).
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and serving of customer meals to order
• Daily food preparation, plating & packing orders
• Cleaning and maintenance of cooking and food preparation areas
• Setup or shutdown of kitchen
• Assistance with daily stock take and rotation of stock
• General kitchen duties where required

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Food safety cert

Roster flexibility

Aviation security ID

Job description

Bring the Heat to LagardèreAWPL

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

Bellissimo Coffee store trades from 5am to 9:30pm, 7 days for coffee, juices, smoothies, light meals and everything you need for your home coffee needs, including our freshly roasted coffee beans. Come join the team of an award winning coffee roaster!

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic Cooks/Production Chefs to join our team in a Casual capacity at Brisbane Airport. As a Kitchen Cook/Production Chef, you’ll be an essential part of our culinary team, preparing high-quality meals that delight our customers. You’ll follow recipes, maintain food hygiene standards, and ensure every dish is prepared efficiently and consistently.

• Availability for afternoon shifts for example 2:00PM-9:00PM
• Experience in a production kitchen and cafes advantageous
• RIA pay grade Level 5 Cook Grade 4

What You’ll Do:

• Cooking and serving of customer meals to order
• Daily food preparation, plating & packing orders
• Cleaning and maintenance of cooking and food preparation areas
• Setup or shutdown of kitchen
• Assistance with daily stock take and rotation of stock
• General kitchen duties where required

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or food service environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and WHS practices with a current food safety certificate
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster (early mornings, late nights & weekends)
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card

Perks & Benefits:

• Parking – Based on location we offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
• Dynamic Airport Environment – Work where no two days are the same
• Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
• Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.