At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious menu items, including pizzas, in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join the award-winning Foxdog Distillery & Brewery, a lively venue in Mogo.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive casual rates, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful location near beaches with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative kitchen team and contribute to exciting events and functions.
- Qualifications: Experience in a busy kitchen and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery preferred.
The predicted salary is between 34470 - 42130 $ per year.
Foxdog Distillery & Brewery is looking for capable, reliable and enthusiastic Chefs/Cooks to join the kitchen team. These casual positions offer approximately 30–40 hours per week, depending on experience and availability.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to Foxdog's recipes and presentation standards
- Working across different sections of the kitchen as required
- Completing daily food preparation and service tasks
- Maintaining quality, consistency and portion control
- Preparing pizza dough, sauces, toppings and other ingredients
- Stretching, topping and cooking pizzas consistently
- Managing preparation levels before and during service
- Assisting with weddings, functions and special events
- Monitoring ingredients and communicating stock requirements
- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
About you:
- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy commercial kitchen
- A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience, where applicable
- Previous pizza preparation and cooking experience, which is highly desirable
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills
- Good organisation and time management
- The ability to work efficiently and consistently during high-volume services
- A calm and reliable approach under pressure
- A sound understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Reliability, initiative and a positive attitude
- Availability across a flexible hospitality roster, including weekends and some evenings
About us:
Foxdog Distillery & Brewery is an award-winning distillery and brewery, busy restaurant, live music destination and events venue located at Sunnyside Park in Mogo on the NSW South Coast. The kitchen serves relaxed, high-quality food designed to complement Foxdog's house-distilled spirits and locally brewed beer. We also cater for weddings, functions, celebrations and special events.
Approximately 30–40 hours per week available for each successful applicant, depending on experience and availability. No split shifts.
Join a strong, creative and longstanding kitchen team. Work in a supportive environment with hands-on management. Be part of an award-winning distillery, brewery and destination venue. Work across restaurant service, pizza, weddings, functions and special events. Enjoy a beautiful rural location close to the beaches and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast. Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop within a growing hospitality business. Staff benefits and competitive casual rates based on skills and experience.
Casual Chefs/Cooks employer: Foxdog Distillery
Foxdog Distillery & Brewery is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. Located in the stunning Sunnyside Park on the NSW South Coast, employees enjoy a supportive environment with hands-on management, competitive casual rates, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic hospitality setting. Join our award-winning team and be part of a unique venue that celebrates local produce and community spirit while enjoying the beautiful coastal lifestyle.
