Cook / Chef - Production Kitchen - SYDNEY APPLICANTS ONLY

Brown_Gooding Co Pty Ltd t/as The Good Farm Shop; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Farm Shop in Brookvale, NSW, is seeking a highly experienced cook or chef to join our kitchen team. The role offers flexible hours (7am–2:30pm or 3:00pm) and a competitive rate of $40/hour plus super, with part-time or full-time options for the right candidate.

You'll work in a small, collaborative kitchen that batches meals from high-quality ingredients, helping prep, portion, and test seasonal dishes while upholding top food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a commercial or production kitchen.
• Brat pan experience is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team on daily production tasks.
• Prepare vegetables, meats, sauces, and components for meals.
• Assemble and portion ready meals to recipes and standards.
• Assist with meat preparation, including trimming and marinating.
• Support other kitchen areas as needed.
• Help develop and test new seasonal dishes.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and inventory.

Skills

5+ years experience

Brat pan experience

Team player

Knife skills

Food safety

Tools

Brat pan

Job description

Brown_Gooding Co Pty Ltd t/as The Good Farm Shop - Brookvale NSW

Part-time/Full-time (flexible for the right candidate)

Hours are 7am to 2:30pm/3:00pm, Mon-Thu or Mon-Fri

$40/hour + Super

We're looking for a highly experienced cook or chef to join our kitchen team in Brookvale. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with exceptional ingredients, creating seasonal dishes, and being part of a collaborative kitchen. This is different to working in a cafe or restaurant, as we cook in batches in large brat pans. You'll work alongside other cooks to prepare our menu, contribute ideas, and help deliver consistently excellent food. In our small team, everyone supports each other - whether it's prepping vegetables, portioning meals, or jumping in to help with meat prep. We work side by side, sharing the load to make sure our customers always get the highest quality food.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the team to complete daily production tasks
• Prepare vegetables, meats, sauces, and other components for meals
• Assemble and portion ready meals to recipes and quality standards
• Assist with meat preparation, including trimming, portioning, and marinating
• Jump in to support other areas of the kitchen when needed
• Help develop and test new seasonal dishes
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Assist with stock rotation, ordering, and inventory as required
• Help minimise waste and respect the quality of the ingredients we use

About you

• Highly experienced cook or chef (5+ years preferred) in a commercial or production kitchen
• Experience using a brat pan would be great, but not essential - training provided
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - able to follow recipes and batch quantities accurately
• A strong work ethic, reliable and positive
• A genuine team player who contributes positively to the culture of our business
• Flexible and willing to step into different tasks as needed
• Strong knife skills and confidence with meat handling
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and regenerative food
• Strong understanding of Food Safety standards and Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

About us

The Good Farm Shop is a produce-driven ready-meals business (HQ in Brookvale NSW) focused on creating high quality nutritious REAL meals, with produce sourced directly from regenerative farms and trusted local growers. We believe in simple, honest food that celebrates quality produce and supports regenerative farming and our customers' health. We also place a huge value on creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. We aim to build a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen environment where everyone supports each other and takes pride in what we create together.

Stable daytime hours with work-life balance

A collaborative kitchen environment, supportive and encouraging

A job you can be proud of - knowing you are contributing positively to people's health and supporting regenerative farmers

A positive workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work

Opportunity to contribute to new product development

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