Cook | The Star Sydney

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia The Star Entertainment Group Full time

For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. Our Forbes 5-star hotel, The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto, and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

As a Cook in our supportive Culinary team, you will have found the perfect operation to start or continue to develop your career. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring chefs to learn and grow alongside some of the best Chefs in Sydney.

Based on your experience and interest you will be placed in one of our casual or signature dining venues that include:

    • Sokyo - Sydney's most popular Japanese restaurant (according to Trip Advisor, Jan 24)
    • Food Quarter - all the food options for our main gaming floor
    • In Room Dining - servicing our 5-star hotels
    • Commissary - behind the scenes, production operation
    • Fuel - Sports bar's busy food outlet
    • Fat Noodle - high volume Asian dining
    • Banquets & Events

With our large and diverse range of restaurants, we are the perfect place to build your career in Culinary, no matter what your area of interest is, we have a venue that will suit you.

What can we offer you:

  • Part-time or full-time positions with all hours worked paid for including penalty rates
  • Onboarding and training in your department, with ample support from senior leaders
  • 30% Discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation
  • Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships and laundry services
  • FREE buffet meal, sandwich and salad bar with a new menu every day at our Employee Dining Room
  • Free light rail from Central to The Star
  • Discounted parking available on the property
  • Uniforms prepared and ready for you daily on the property
  • Joining an established and large Culinary team, with endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career

What we are looking for:  

  • Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is desired
  • Strong understanding of produce, culinary techniques and kitchen equipment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume operation
  • Exceptional eye for detail
  • The right "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn new cuisines and techniques.
  • Flexibility to work and commit on a rotating roster that can include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.  We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

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