Cook

Colliery Inn Wallsend Nsw; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace and friendly team

Healthy work-life balance

Well-equipped professional kitchen

Job summary

The Colliery Inn in Wallsend, NSW is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a wide range of pub classics for our bistro and functions, ensuring high standards of taste, presentation and food safety.

Join a supportive team in a well-equipped kitchen, with opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to menu items such as schnitzels, burgers, steaks and seafood dishes.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of commercial kitchen experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items, including pub classics (schnitzels, burgers, steaks, pasta, risottos, desserts).
• Portion and plate meals attractively with toppers and garnishes (parmigiana, garlic prawns, mushroom sauces).
• Assist in seafood dishes (beer-battered flathead, grilled barramundi, seafood risottos).
• Follow standard recipes to ensure consistency in flavour and presentation across menus.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, stovetops).
• Maintain food safety and hygiene practices in all stages of prep and service.
• Rotate stock and store ingredients to keep freshness for high-demand items.
• Prepare meals to meet dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan).
• Work with the kitchen team and support training of apprentices and junior staff.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cook

The Colliery Inn

Location: 87 Cowper St, Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: AUD 79,500 per year

About Colliery Inn

The Colliery Inn is a well-established hospitality venue in Wallsend, NSW, offering bistro dining, a beer garden and function facilities. We serve a variety of classic pub favourites, seasonal dishes and customized function menus.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. The successful applicant will prepare and cook meals for our bistro and functions while maintaining food quality, presentation and food safety standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items, including pub classics such as schnitzels, burgers, steaks, pasta, risottos, and desserts.
• Portion and plate meals attractively, including toppers and garnishes (e.g., parmigiana, garlic prawns, mushroom sauces).
• Assist in preparing seafood dishes such as beer-battered flathead, grilled barramundi, and seafood risottos.
• Follow standard recipes to ensure consistency in flavour and presentation across the bistro and function menus.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, and stovetops.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene practices in all stages of preparation and service.
• Rotate stock and correctly store ingredients, ensuring freshness for high-demand items such as steaks, salads, and sauces.
• Prepare meals to meet dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan options).
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and support the training of apprentices and junior staff.

Skills and qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least one year of relevant commercial kitchen experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Good organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Supportive workplace and friendly team environment.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Well-equipped professional kitchen and opportunities to develop culinary skills.