Cook - Cucina Porto

Star Entertainment Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary buffet meal on every shs

Uniform laundered daily on site

Discounted parking in the city

Staff discounts across award-winning

Job summary

The Star Sydney is seeking a Cook for Cucina Porto, reporting to the Restaurant Sous Chef, in a vibrant, hands-on kitchen designed for safety, creativity, and flawless product execution.

You will contribute to a high-volume dining operation, uphold strict food safety standards, and demonstrate a strong team spirit. This role offers paid training and progression opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean working environment in line with quality standards and variable volumes.
• Maintain knowledge of the full menu and base ingredients used.
• Ensure food presentation meets menu requirements and kitchen SOPs.
• Demonstrate use of a broad range of cooking skills such as sauté and braising.

Skills

Fine-dining exp

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen prep skills

Job description

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

The Cook reports directly to the Restaurant Sous Chef, working in a vibrant, hands-on environment that emphasises flawless product execution, safety, and creativity. This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to progress your career and develop your skills under the mentorship of some of the best chefs in Sydney!

Cucina Porto –Every day feels like a taste of Italy!Whether you're catching up with friends or unwinding after a long day, our vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering offerings make it the ultimate venue to dine at with an authentic cuisine!

A few of your responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean working environment while preparing food in line with quality expectations and fluctuating volumes
• Consistently maintain a thorough knowledge of the entire menu, including an understanding of all base products and ingredients used
• Ensure food presentation meets menu requirements and kitchen standards (SOPs)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to use a broad range of cooking and food preparation equipment and skills, such as sauté, braising etc

What we are looking for:

• Fine-dining culinary experience
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends

About you:

You bring experience in high volume kitchen environments and sound knowledge across all sections. With comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and OH&S standards, you take pride in keeping your section stocked and tidy. You understand the importance of working as part of a team and support by ensuring all preparation for your section is in line with service for the day and adheres to food safety requirements.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of Cucina Porto at The Star Sydney.

What can we offer you:

• Complimentary buffet meal on every shift
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property
• Discounted parking available in the city
• Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and bars
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Industry Award hourly rates, penalty rates for working nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
• Paid training, ongoing career development opportunities

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our Culture:

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATINUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE!