Chef/Cook

The Lakes Hotel; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakes Hotel, located on the Central Coast, invites applications for a pub kitchen role. You will work with a friendly, supportive kitchen team to prepare and serve quality meals in a busy, open kitchen environment.

We value a passion for food, reliability, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities to transition into a full-time position as you grow within the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Demonstrates passion for food and delivering consistently great meals.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver quality pub meals in a busy kitchen environment.
• Work alongside the kitchen team to ensure efficient and consistent service.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, preparation and cleanliness.
• Assist with food preparation and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Be available to work a flexible roster, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Time management

Team player

Hands-on learner

Job description

Prepare and deliver quality pub meals in a busy kitchen environment. Work alongside the kitchen team to ensure efficient and consistent service, maintaining high standards of food presentation, preparation and cleanliness. Assist with food preparation and day-to-day kitchen operations in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver quality pub meals in a busy kitchen environment
• Work alongside the kitchen team to ensure efficient and consistent service
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, preparation and cleanliness
• Assist with food preparation and day-to-day kitchen operations
• Be available to work a flexible roster, including evenings and weekends

About you

• Minimum 1 year's experience working in a commercial kitchen
• A passion for food and delivering consistently great meals
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
• A positive attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn, contribute and grow within the business

About us

• The Lakes Hotel is a well-established, family-owned pub located in the heart of The Entrance on the beautiful Central Coast. We offer a relaxed yet contemporary atmosphere, with a strong focus on quality food, friendly service and a great local pub experience.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time position
• A supportive and friendly kitchen team
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• The stability of working for a family-owned and operated hotel with a strong industry reputation