THE ROLE
We are looking for casual Cooks to join our growing Food and Beverage team. This will be a great opportunity to work within a strong team to develop your career in a culinary operation.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be a working alongside a team of chefs & cooks to deliver the kitchen's operations on all menus across our venues including Lachlan's Restaurant, Brew Café, and Events & Catering.

Duties include:

• Assisting other chefs when required for the smooth operation of the kitchen through preparing, cooking and serving food
• Safety and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and surroundings
• Quality and Consistent Food Preparation and Cooking
• Goods receiving and storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
  
  

Essential criteria:

• Relevant qualification and minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
  
  

ABOUT US
Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre is an award-winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde.

The 40 Room hotel offers A la carte restaurant, café and impressive conference and event facilities featuring state of the art technology.

Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre employees enjoy access to extensive Macquarie University facilities including a high-tech library, private teaching hospital, gym and pools, a campus train station and Macquarie Centre shopping complex next door.

Benefits of Working for Lakeside Hotel & Conference centre

• Flexible working hours
• Training provided
• 25% off purchases at all Campus Life operated outlets
• Fun and collaborative values-driven culture
• Full access to the university's library (borrowing, printing, and data bases)
• Access to discounted health insurance, Maxxia+ Rewards and complimentary employee flu shot program
  
  

If you have experience in the same field, looking for a new challenge and ready to work in a fun and friendly environment, apply now to start ASAP!

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, you will need to demonstrate the above requirements in your CV and Cover Letter. In the first instance, please direct any queries to Executive chef at [email protected].

If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.

Applications Close: Friday, 11th April 2025 at 11:59PM (AEST)

Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.