Thomas Hotels | Bradbury, NSW
Casual | 20–30 hours per week | Wed–Sun | HIGA Award Rates
Bradbury Hotel is looking for a reliable, skilled Casual Chef to join our kitchen team. We're a busy neighbourhood pub with strong community support, and we need someone who can deliver consistent, quality food across our service.
This is a great fit if you're looking for flexible, predictable hours (Wednesday to Sunday, no weekends beyond this spread), award-rate pay, and a supportive team environment. Whether you're building experience, balancing other commitments, or looking for steady casual work—this role offers genuine flexibility without the unpredictability of true casual shifts.
You'll work as part of our kitchen team under the Head Chef's direction:
Prep & cooking – Execute menus to brief and standard; handle mise en place, cooking stations & plating
Consistency – Maintain quality & portion control across services
Teamwork – Support other kitchen staff; communicate clearly during service
Standards – Follow food safety, health & safety, and cleanliness procedures
Flexibility – Cover different stations as needed; adapt to service pace
You're not leading—you're contributing to a well-run team with clear direction and supportive management.
Experience & Skills
1–2+ years kitchen experience (sous chef, commis chef, or line cook level)
Ability to work efficiently under service pressure
Clean food safety knowledge & understanding of kitchen hygiene standards
Comfortable working to a brief and following established recipes/procedures
Professional Qualities
Reliable & punctual (casual work depends on showing up)
Positive attitude & good team communication
Willing to learn and adapt
Respect for the kitchen & your team members
Valid visa/working rights in Australia
Practical Fit
✓ Predictable hours – Wed–Sun set schedule (not random shift-by-shift)
✓ Award rates – Fair pay (HIGA rates) for casual work
✓ Supportive team – Well-run kitchen with clear direction
✓ Parking – Plenty of parking on-site (a real bonus in the area)
✓ Neighbourhood feel – Regular customers, familiar faces, good energy
Location: 96 The Parkway, Bradbury NSW 2560
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday (20–30 hours per week, exact days/splits TBA based on rosters)
Pay: HIGA Award rates (casual)
Role type: Kitchen team member, working under Head Chef direction
