Team Member (Fried Cook)

El Jannah; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

El Jannah is seeking enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team as Restaurant Team Members in Sydney, working in Front of House or Back of House. This casual, temporary role offers on‑the‑job training with no prior experience required.

You’ll be part of an iconic Australian brand with a fast‑paced environment, strong team culture, and flexible rosters including evenings and weekends. Training is provided to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items such as burgers, rolls, salads and fried products.
• Cook freezer-to-fryer items in line with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and prep areas.
• Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils and equipment.
• Follow WHS requirements and report hazards or incidents.
• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Keep dishwashing, kitchen, and waste areas clean and organised.
• Support food prep and service teams by ensuring clean equipment is always available.
• Assist with basic kitchen cleaning tasks as required.
• Follow food safety and WHS requirements at all times.
• Report hazards, faults, or incidents to the manager on duty.
• Support smooth service flow during busy periods.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible rosters

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 23 Oct 2026

Description

El Jannah is an iconic Australian brand that began in 1998 in Granville, Sydney, with a simple idea: serve honest, soulful Lebanese-Australian food that brings people together. More than two decades on, our legendary charcoal chicken, bold flavours and energetic restaurants continue to create experiences guests love across Australia.

About the Role

We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team as Restaurant Team Members, working in either Front of House (FOH) or Back of House (BOH). This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll work alongside a great team, keep the energy high, and help create memorable experiences for our guests. No previous experience is required, with full training provided on the job.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your role, your responsibilities may include:

Back of House (BOH):

• Preparing menu items such as burgers, rolls, salads and fried products
• Cooking freezer-to-fryer items in line with safety and quality standards
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and prep areas
• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils and equipment
• Following WHS requirements and reporting hazards or incidents
• Washing and sanitising dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment
• Operating dishwashing equipment safely and correctly
• Keeping dishwashing, kitchen, and waste areas clean and organised
• Supporting food prep and service teams by ensuring clean equipment is always available
• Assisting with basic kitchen cleaning tasks as required
• Following food safety and WHS requirements at all times
• Reporting hazards, faults, or incidents to the manager on duty
• Supporting smooth service flow during busy periods

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures
• Attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A team-first mindset with respectful communication
• Availability to work flexible rosters, including evenings and weekends
• Previous fast food or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential
• Be part of an iconic Australian brand with a strong culture
• Learn valuable skills through structured, on-the-job training
• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment
• Enjoy a fun, energetic workplace where every shift matters

If you’re ready to be part of a team that cares about great food, great service and working well together, we’d love to hear from you.