12/10/2026
Chef / Experienced Cook – $65,000 + Super | No Nights or Split Shifts!
Location: Nurcha, Birtinya
Salary: $65,000 annual base salary + superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week | Generally 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Roster: Five days per week, including weekends, with two consecutive days off
Start: Immediate
We pride ourselves on serving delicious, fresh food in a friendly and supportive kitchen environment. We’re looking for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and can confidently run a kitchen section.
You don’t need to be vegan or have experience in plant-based cooking! We’re simply looking for a great cook with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
What You’ll Be Doing
Running your own kitchen section, including the pass or grill.
Preparing and presenting fresh, high-quality café dishes.
Working alongside an experienced kitchen team.
Maintaining excellent food safety and kitchen standards.
Helping keep service running smoothly and efficiently.
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Chef or Cook in a busy commercial kitchen.
Confidence managing a kitchen section independently.
Someone reliable, organised and comfortable working under pressure.
A positive attitude and a genuine team-player mentality.
Availability to work weekends.
Plant-based cooking experience is a bonus, but definitely not essential.
Why Join Nurcha?
No nights or split shifts – finish around 3:30 pm!
Two consecutive days off every week.
Stable, full-time employment with consistent daytime hours.
Friendly, supportive kitchen team with a positive working environment.
Fresh, creative plant-based food and an opportunity to expand your cooking skills.
Please include answers to these five questions with your CV:
If successful, when would you be available to start?
When would you be available to attend a short trial shift (two hours or less)?
Do you have any experience in plant-based cooking? If so, please briefly describe.
How would you describe yourself in 1–2 sentences?
Please provide contact details for a manager from your most recent workplace who can act as a reference.
If you’re interested in the position, please contact Ty via email at [email protected].