Job Title: Cook / Chef (Hotel Verge – Diverge Restaurant, Launceston)
Culture: would suit near-retired chef looking to pull back from high volume / hard pace kitchens.
Location: Launceston, TAS (Hotel Verge)
Employment Type: Casual or PPT
Work Hours: 4:00pm–9:00pm, five (5) nights per week
About Diverge Restaurant (Hotel Verge)
Diverge Restaurant at Hotel Verge Launceston is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef who can confidently deliver consistent, high-quality service during evening trade. This is a hands-on kitchen role where you will be expected to actually cook — this is not suitable for individuals looking to be trained in the kitchen to meet visa application requirements.
Role Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items to restaurant standard and to specified recipes
- Maintain food quality, portion control, plating standards, and presentation
- Follow safe food handling practices and hygiene procedures at all times
- Support kitchen service across prep, service, and close-down (dishwashing & cleaning)
- Work effectively with the head chef and FOH team to meet service demands
- Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with HACCP/food safety requirements
Selection Criteria / Qualifications
- We are looking for a candidate who is appropriately qualified, including:
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Completed an apprenticeship (hands-on progression, not classroom-only experience)
- Proven ability to actually cook in a commercial kitchen environment (service-ready)
- Strong understanding of kitchen processes, basic section work, and consistency
Important Information
- This role is not suitable for individuals whose primary goal is a visa pathway/application.
- This is not a training hotel and the position is not offered as a training/apprenticeship pathway.
What We’re Looking For
- Availability for evening service (4pm–9pm) and ability to work 5 nights weekly
- You enjoy food and laughter, not tantrums and entitlement.
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and professional kitchen behaviour
How to Apply
Submit your application with:
- Your work history (including where you have cooked in a commercial setting)
- Your Certificate IV (and apprenticeship completion details)
- A brief summary of your cooking experience relevant to hotel/restaurant service
Pay: $56,836.72 – $86,015.39 per year
Experience:
- commercial kitchen: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
