Commis / Demi Chef - IMMEDIATE START

Fresh HR Insights Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh HR Insights Pty Ltd is sourcing a Commis or Demi Chef for a Mermaid Waters kitchen that delivers calm, well-structured services. You’ll work consistent afternoon/evening shifts and enjoy early finishes compared with typical late-night rosters.

You will be paid hourly, with casual or part-time arrangements, 24–30 hours weekly, and an immediate start as interviews proceed.

Qualifications

• An experienced Commis or Demi Chef — previous kitchen experience is essential.
• Confident with food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Good working knowledge of dietary requirements.
• Aged care catering experience is a bonus, but definitely not a dealbreaker.
• Reliable, organised, and easy to work alongside — this team looks after each other.

Responsibilities

• Run mise en place in line with service and business needs.
• Cook and plate to spec during evening service.
• Help keep stock control tight — manage food costs and minimise waste.
• Pitch in on specials and menu ideas.
• Keep your section clean and compliant with HACCP and food safety standards.

Skills

Commis chef

Demi chef

Food safety

HACCP

Kitchen hygiene

Dietary requirements

Reliability

Job description

Commis / Demi Chef — Home by 9 pm. Every Night.

Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218 | Part-Time or casual | $31.30 – $47.00 per hour

Immediate start — interviews happening now - 24 to 30 hours a week

You know the drill in most kitchens: split shifts, midnight finishes, chaotic rosters, and a head chef who communicates in decibels. This isn't that kitchen.

Our client in Mermaid Waters runs a professional, well-structured kitchen where the last plate goes out early, the roster is consistent, and you're walking to your car by 8:30pm — not scrubbing down at midnight. If you're a capable chef with solid à la carte experience who wants your evenings (and your sanity) back, keep reading.

Why chefs actually want this role

• Civilised hours. Start mid-afternoon (2:30pm – 3:30pm), finish 8:00pm – 8:30pm. No split shifts. No 1am clean-downs.
• Consistency you can plan a life around. Regular afternoon shifts, with only the occasional morning as required.
• Your choice of arrangement. Casual for the higher hourly rate and flexibility, or part-time for the security of set hours and paid leave — you pick what suits your life.
• A kitchen with structure. Proper systems, clear standards, and a team that runs calm services — not chaos.
• Real input. Your ideas for daily specials and menu development are genuinely wanted, not just tolerated.

What your shift looks like

You'll be preparing and cooking modern Australian cuisine to established quality and presentation standards. Day to day, that means:

• Running your mise en place in line with service and business needs
• Cooking and plating to spec during a focused evening service
• Helping keep stock control tight — managing food costs and minimising waste
• Pitching in on specials and menu ideas
• Keeping your section clean and compliant with HACCP and food safety standards

Who we're looking for

• An experienced Commis or Demi Chef — previous kitchen experience is essential
• Confident with food safety, HACCP, and kitchen hygiene standards
• Good working knowledge of dietary requirements
• Aged care catering experience is a bonus, but definitely not a dealbreaker
• Reliable, organised, and easy to work alongside — this team looks after each other

The details

• Pay: $31.30 – $47.00 per hour, depending on experience and casual vs part-time arrangement (Award rates apply)
• Location: In-person role, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
• Hours: Consistent afternoon/evening shifts, occasional mornings
• Start: Immediate — we're interviewing now

Working rights

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. This position does not offer sponsorship. Applicants on a Working Holiday or Student Visa with a substantial remaining duration may be considered, subject to suitability and relevant experience.