Experienced Cooks

About the Venue: Club Kotara, operated by Barefoot Bistro Pty Ltd, is a vibrant community hub nestled in the heart of Newcastle. More than just a club, it’s a welcoming space where locals gather to relax, dine, and connect. With its modern, stylish facilities, Club Kotara offers something for everyone—from a dynamic restaurant serving fresh, locally sourced dishes to state-of-the-art gaming lounges, sports viewing areas, and regular community events that bring people together across generations.

About the Role: Club Kotara is currently seeking experienced Cooks to join its passionate culinary team. These full-time positions offer an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals who thrive in a high-energy kitchen and are dedicated to delivering quality food with creativity and care. With a competitive salary package of AUD 70 - 80K per annum plus superannuation—and flexibility for the right candidates—this role offers room to grow in a supportive, team-focused environment committed to culinary excellence and community connection.

Regularly prepare, cook, and season various foods according to the menu.
Portion and present food as required ensuring the set quality.
Ensuring proper storage per controlled temperature guidelines.
Estimate the quantities and costs of supplies needed, such as food and ingredients.
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure they meet established standards.
Support senior chefs in planning and developing recipes and menus by providing input and assistance, ensuring adaptability to changing internal and external factors
Routine kitchen operations, including stock rotation, and necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
Set up, clean, and organize workstations efficiently.
Prepare ovens, utensils, and grills for shifts.
Cook orders in compliance with food health and safety standards and dietary requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP protocols.
To be considered for this role, you should:

Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.
Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery
Have at least 2 years of work experience as a COOK
Ability to work in a team.
Excellent communication skills.
How to join the team

Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Shift:

Rotating roster
Work Days:

Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kotara, NSW 228+: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

If you are a visa holder, provide a subclass and expiry date.
Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status
Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score
Experience:

Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person