Casual - Cook - Newcastle Airport

Cater Care; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish discounts across 650+ retailers

Employee Assistance Program and well‑l

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and service awards

Corporate benefits and selected低

Job summary

Cater Care Group is seeking a friendly Cook for Cove Kitchen at Newcastle Airport, NSW. This casual role offers ~30 hours per week on a rotating roster, 12:30pm–8:30pm, weekdays and nights. You’ll prepare and cook delicious meals, keep the kitchen clean, and deliver a welcoming service to customers.

Applicants should have a Food Safety Supervisor certificate and proven experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment. Join our team and grow with Cater Care Group.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Reliable and happy to get stuck in wherever needed.
• Comfortable working independently.
• A team player who is willing to help others.
• Available to work a rotating roster, including weekdays and nights.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking delicious food for customers.
• Bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Serving customers and creating a welcoming experience.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organised for service.
• Dishwashing and general kitchen duties.
• Working independently while knowing you have a team around you.
• Following food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Commercial kitchen experience

Reliable and proactive

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Position - Cook

Cove Kitchen | Newcastle Airport, NSW

Casual | Approximately 30 hours per week

Rotating roster | 12:30pm – 8:30pm shifts | Weekdays & nights

At Cater Care, we believe hospitality is about more than what's on the plate. It's about the people who prepare it, the people who enjoy it, and the little moments that make someone's day better. We're looking for a Cook to join our friendly team at Cove Kitchen, Newcastle Airport. You'll be part of a team where everyone plays a role, whether that's preparing a great meal, helping a customer with a smile, keeping the kitchen running smoothly or simply lending a hand when it's needed.

Job Description

What your day might look like

• Preparing and cooking delicious food for our customers
• Bulk cooking and food preparation
• Serving customers and creating a welcoming experience
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
• Dishwashing and general kitchen duties
• Working independently while knowing you've got a team around you
• Following food safety and hygiene standards

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring

• Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Experienced in cooking in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment
• Reliable and happy to get stuck in wherever needed
• Comfortable working independently
• A team player who is willing to help others
• Available to work a rotating roster, including weekdays and nights

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who cares — about their food, their customers and the people they work alongside.

Why Cater Care

We're an Australian-owned business with 25 years of experience, but what matters most to us is our people. Our values are simple: Care, Pride and Community. We want you to feel that you're part of something, not just filling a shift. We invest in our people, support career development and create opportunities for people to grow with us.

As part of the Cater Care team, you'll also have access to benefits including:

• Relish discounts across 650+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Cater Care
• Recognition and service awards
• Corporate benefits and selected discounts
• 10% discount at Cater Care Retail outlets, subject to applicable conditions

A workplace where you can be yourself

We want our teams to reflect the communities we work in. We believe different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make us stronger. Cater Care strongly encourages applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

If you're looking for a role where you can do good work, work with good people and be part of a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.