Kitchen Lead

We're looking for a reliable, switched-on Kitchen Lead to join our food truck team.

If you can cook, move fast, and keep a kitchen running smooth under pressure — we want you.

This role is perfect for someone who has worked as a cook, line cook, grill hand, or kitchen hand and wants to step up into a leadership position.

You'll be the person who opens the truck, runs the kitchen during service, and helps maintain high standards every night.

This is a hands-on cooking role — you'll be on the grill making burgers, prepping daily ingredients, and keeping the team moving.

Shifts: Wednesday–Sunday (Starting times will vary from 4pm-5:30pm to 12am)

Prep & Setup

• Prep vegetables
• Stock and organise the service line
• Turn on equipment and complete opening checks
• Set up seating and general service area

Cooking & Service

• Grill and assemble burgers to a consistent standard
• Coordinate timing with other staff during busy service
• Restock the line throughout the night
• Manage flow and maintain speed and quality
• Keep the workspace clean and organised at all times

Leadership

• Direct and support the junior crew member
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Maintain portion control and reduce waste

Close

• Full end-of-night clean-down
• Shut down equipment safely
• Pack away stock and secure the truck

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen (burgers, grills, takeaway, food trucks, or similar)
• Someone reliable, punctual, and consistent
• Able to work clean, fast, and follow systems
• Positive attitude — no egos, no dramas
• Takes pride in doing things properly
• Can handle responsibility and lead by example

• Stable hours every week
• Fair pay with room to grow
• Training provided — we'll teach you our system
• A supportive, tight-knit team
• Become the go-to person running a busy, recognised Sydney food truck