Chef or Cook

Chef or Cook
Join UNE Life's Food & Beverage team as a Cook or Chef! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic culinary talents to help prepare and serve delicious meals across campus and beyond! This is a great opportunity to bring your cooking skills to a dynamic environment, contributing directly to a positive experience for our students and staff. If you love variety and being part of a welcoming team, this role is for you!

Join our passionate Kitchen Family!

UNElife Hospitality is seeking experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team on a casual basis to meet growing demand across our café operations, catering, and special events. This is a hands-on role suited to individuals who thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments and enjoy variety in their work.

With UNElife’s hospitality operations continuing to expand, there is potential for the right candidates to transition into full-time positions in the future.

About the role

• Preparing and presenting high-quality food across a range of settings including café service, catered functions, and special events
• Working collaboratively with the hospitality team to deliver menus that meet client expectations, dietary requirements, and food safety standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment in accordance with WHS and food safety requirements
• Managing food preparation workflows to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
• Assisting with stock management, including receiving, rotation, and minimising waste
• Adapting to varied work environments and menus across UNElife’s hospitality venues and off-site event locations
• Upholding UNElife’s commitment to quality customer service and professional presentation

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Mitch Shaw – [email protected]

Head SportUNE, Events and Hospitality , UNE Life

To find out more about this opportunity, check out the Position Description, and How to Apply documents below.

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 21st August, 2026