At a Glance
- Tasks: Prep and cook delicious meals while learning from experienced sous chefs.
- Company: The Cottage Balmain, a vibrant, owner-run restaurant in a heritage cottage.
- Benefits: $80,000 salary, super, tips, staff meals, and discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy hands-on training and be part of a small, tight-knit team.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate your cooking skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just a love for cooking and eagerness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 $ per year.
We're hiring a full-time cook. You've got solid kitchen experience, you may not have a trade certificate, and you're ready to take your cooking further. You'll work your station through busy lunch and dinner services under our sous chefs, learning our menu and cooking it to a high standard. If you're reliable, keen to learn and put in the work, we'll back you.
Key responsibilities
- Prep and cook to recipe and spec
- Work your station through lunch and dinner services
- Follow allergen and dietary procedures every time
- Keep your section clean, organised and food-safe
- Help with deliveries, stock rotation and keeping waste down
- Pick up new dishes as the menu changes
About you
- No formal qualification required. We care about what you can do.
- Availability across weekends
- Full Australian working rights
- Reliable, eager to learn, and good at taking feedback
- Calm under pressure, and you care about every plate that goes out
About us
The Cottage Balmain is an independent, owner-run restaurant in a heritage cottage on Darling Street. We've been part of Balmain since 2012, serving lunch and dinner seven days a week with a Mediterranean style menu. The kitchen is led by two experienced sous chefs.
$80,000 + super for 45 hours a week, full-time
A share of pooled tips (currently around $50–70 a week)
Hands‑on training from senior chefs
Staff meals on shift and a staff dining discount
A small, tight team in an owner‑run venue
Cook employer: The Cottage Bar & Kitchen
The Cottage Balmain is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in a heritage setting that fosters growth and learning for aspiring cooks. With hands-on training from experienced sous chefs, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment, you'll thrive as you develop your culinary skills while enjoying staff meals and a share of tips. Join us in our commitment to high-quality Mediterranean cuisine and be part of a close-knit team dedicated to excellence.
