Chefs & Cooks - Casual, PPT or Full Time

Flower Hotels; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower Hotels, a family-run group operating 9 venues across the NSW Mid North Coast, is seeking flexible and passionate Chefs or Cooks for casual, part-time, or full-time roles. You will support multiple kitchen teams, prepare high-quality meals, and help manage costs and stock while maintaining safety standards.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience and be Australian citizens. Leadership opportunities may arise to support and drive the team across venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' culinary experience.
• Australian citizen required.
• Flexible for part-time or full-time shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary support across various venues
• Prepare and plate high-quality meals
• Collaborate with kitchen teams to ensure productivity
• Assist with menu development and special offerings
• Manage food costs, stock, and orders when required
• Maintain food safety, quality standards, and compliance
• Hold current food safety certification upon commencement
• Step into leadership roles when necessary
• Support and drive the team

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Leadership

Job description

Chefs & Cooks - Casual, PPT or Full Time

Flower Hotels is a family-run business with 9 thriving hospitality venues across the NSW Mid North Coast, including Beechwood Hotel, Fernhill Tavern, Hastings Hotel, Lake Cathie Tavern, Little Shack, Mercure, Birdrock Bar & Grill, Settlers Inn Hotel, and Tacking Point Tavern. We pride ourselves for the great food, friendly atmosphere, and strong connections to local communities.

We are currently seeking Flexible and Passionate Chefs or Cooks to join one of our dynamic venue teams in a part-time or full-time position. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and experience and contribute to the performance of the specific kitchen team.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' culinary experience and must be Australian citizens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culinary support across various venues


• Prepare and plate high-quality meals


• Collaborate with kitchen teams to ensure productivity


• Assist with menu development and contribute to special offerings


• Manage food costs, stock, and orders when required


• Maintain food safety, quality standards, and compliance


• Hold current food safety certification upon commencement


• Step into leadership roles when necessary


• Support and drive the team