Our renovated Italian  restaurant is looking for a Head Chef.  Located in the center of the  beautiful seaside town, right near the city park we  are open for lunch and dinners. We make a strong emphasis  on a family component and have a specially designed children menu.  We also offer a special playground so children can play safely while parents enjoy our delicately prepared meals.

Responsibilities:
- Cooking quality restaurant dishes 
- Adhering to OH&S procedures 
- Ordering and monitoring stock levels
- Planning and updating the menu
​- Supervising, leading & training the team 


To Be Considered For This Role You Should Have: 
- 2+  years experience in a similar position
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for cooking 

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If you believe you may be suitable for the position, then please send a copy of your CV to cv@bigturn.com.au.

We are looking for a cook to join us at our Mexican style bistro in the quaint town of Mittagong, NSW. We are a small kitchen team, but do need the assistance of another cook to join us. If you enjoy working in a friendly, passionate environment, please keep reading! 

Responsibilities: 
- Prepping ingredients for cooking (e.g. vegetables, meats, sauces , garnishes etc.)
- Cooking meals according to standardized menu
- Ensuring dietary requirements and customer preferences are adhered to
- Cleaning of the workspace and utensils 
- Working cohesively in a team

If you do have some cooking experience (ideally 2+ years), have decent knife skills and am keen to learn, please hit APPLY NOW. 

​Position: Chef
Location: Cairns/QLD
Salary: $42,000 - $45,000


A Restaurant located in the CBD of the Cairns, is in the midst of a full-blown expansion. The expansion will see the dynamic team focusing on bringing quality food to the local community. We are looking for chefs or cooks who are able to multi-task and work within a busy kitchen to spearhead the restaurant into new heights and popularity. If successful, you will be working for a restaurant that is highly prominent within the Cairns region. The position provides the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment that is surrounded by a relaxed and picturesque tropical town.
Furthermore, we, as owners of the restaurant are very supportive of our staff, ensuring you experience a smooth transition to the area. 

 
We are looking for qualified Chefs only, minimum certificate IV in commercial cookery or equivalent

Key Duties:
- Preparing ingredients
- Ability to multitask around a kitchen
- Organizing and monitoring stock levels 
- Exposure to fast-paced and high volume cafes/restaurants

To suit this role candidate should have:
- Experience of min. 2 years in a similar position
- Background in Thai cuisine cooking.
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures. 

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV along with a cover letter addressing the below questions for further consideration.
 

Position: Commis Chef
Location: Berima, NSW
​Salary: $48,000 + Superannuation

We are expanding and offering an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to join our  team. Located in a picturesque valley we  provide our customers with exceptional service and fresh seasonal menu that includes  organic and locally sourced products. In addition to a la cart service we cater different functions and weddings. We  offer our clients a unique experience to try wines at the Cellar Door.

Successful candidate's responsibilities would include:
- Stock rotation and ordering from local suppliers 
- Preparing and presenting high quality dishes 
-  Menu input and creation 
- Training and supervising chefs

To suit this role candidate should have:
- Experience of min 3 -4 years in a similar position
-Excellent communication skills
​-Previous experience a la carte and event cooking

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV along with a cover letter addressing the below questions for further consideration.

Position: Cook
Work Type: Full-Time
Location: Orange, NSW
 
We are seeking a full time cook for our popular venue in foodie central: Orange! Our venue includes a modern dining area, spacious beer garden and private dining rooms to cater for special events and functions.  We have undergone some fantastic changes recently – from new dining rooms to a new head chef and bringing along with him a new menu! We are excited to grow further, and we need a new cook to help get us there!
 
Responsibilities of this position includes:
- Cooking meals according to recipe
- Taking direction from senior chefs
- Prepping meats, vegetables, sauces and stocks
- Maintaining a clean workspace
- Communicating and working in a busy team environment
 
In order to apply for this role, you should have a formal relevant qualification, in addition to 2+ years cooking experience.
 
If this sounds like you,  please send a copy of your CV to cv@bigturn.com.au or hit Apply Now!  

​​Position: Chef
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $80,000.00 + 9.5% Super
Work Type: Full Time
 
We are looking for an experienced chef to join our soon to open sushi venue in Brisbane CBD. At Sushia, we endeavour to be Brisbane’s top sushi hub by serving fresh, handmade sushi rolls and Japanese cuisine. Our menu will be extensive with a large selection of cold and hot food and drinks available. We are therefore seeking a chef with prior Japanese cuisine experience to assist us to grow and become #1!
 
Responsibilities:
- Preparing ingredients for cooking (e.g. boiling rice, dicing and slicing vegetables and meat, marinating meats, boiling stocks and soups etc.)
- Preparing and making sushi rolls according to recipe
- Cooking hot dishes to order
- Planning menus, inputting ideas for new menu items/ specials
- Training and supervising staff members
- Checking stock inventory and making orders as necessary
- Complying with OH&S standards and procedures
- Maintaining a clean work environment
- Freezing and preserving food
 
To be considered for this position:
- A qualification in cookery is desired
- 2+ years relevant experience in Japanese cuisine
- Good communication and team work skills
 
If interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW.

Position: Cook
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Company: Caffe Cherry Beans
Work Type: Full Time

​We have introduced a full breakfast & lunch menu and need Cooks who believe in the essence of hospitality and seek a career opportunity. A talented, enthusiastic and motivated cook is required for our Caffe Cherry Beans in Canberra.

Are you the right person to join our family?
- Dedication and ownership to Food Quality and Consistency
- Manage food stock, to ensure minimal wastage
- Passionate approach to product knowledge
- Team player - One for all and all for one!
- Ensure all processes are followed
- Maintain Checklists
- Manage stock and daily ordering
- Lead and motivate a team to deliver the best service
- On - going advice and training of staff in accordance to guidelines
- Experience in a similar position
- Passionate about food
- Availability on weekends and public holidays
- Team focused, rising to the occasion
-  Ability to work under pressure
- Hard working & enthusiastic attitude

If you are excited to work for a growing cafe like ours and meet the above criteria, please click Apply Now  or send a copy of your CV to cv@bigturn.com.au. 

Position: Pastry Cook
Location: Parap, NT
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $54,000.00 + Super

We are urgently seeking an experienced pastry cook to join our busy team. We are centrally located in Parap and open 7 days for trading. We are an Australian recognised brand - having stores all across Australia! We produce fresh pastries and cakes on site and am able to cater for special requests. 
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Responsibilities include: 
Preparing ingredients for baking (e.g. weighing, beating eggs etc.)
Making and baking various sweet and savoury pastries
Ensuring stock inventory is well stocked
Maintaining a clean working environment by disposing of waste and wiping down equipment and
utensils before and after use
Adhering to OH&S standards and procedures

To Be Considered for this Role:
Minimum Certificate IV in Patisserie OR 3 years experience
Have good communication skills and English
A hardworking nature and willingness to learn

Due to a high weekly turnover, we are urgently seeking for this position to be filled. If this position sounds suitable for you and if you are able to start ASAP, please forward a copy of your CV to cv@bigturn.com.au.