For three 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. 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.  

The Demi Chef reports directly to the Junior Sous Chef and offers an energetic and exciting hands-on approach to flawless product execution in an environment focused on safety and culinary excellence.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to create unforgettable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest.  

A few of your responsibilities:   

• Support or lead the assigned section as directed by the Junior Sous Chef and provide training to junior staff members.
• Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks 
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations
• Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements 
• Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment  

What we are looking for:  

• Culinary School Graduate. Received apprenticeship training in Commercial Cookery
• Proficiency with diverse food preparation techniques and cooking equipment. 
• 2 years of experience post apprenticeship in food preparation, preferably with Italian cuisine and high-volume setting, with strong communication skills and understanding of relevant liquor laws. 
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.  

About You:  

You are passionate and creative, willing to share your skills and expertise in guiding and shaping those who are new to a fast-paced kitchen.

With exceptional communication skills, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and management as well as interacting with our customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task and are committed to consistently delivering high standards. Your role will be pivotal for Cucina Porto's success.  

What can we offer you: 

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more 
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property 
• Five weeks of paid Annual Leave for team members who meet the definition of shift worker 
• Discounted parking + other transport options 
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation 
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services 
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+ 
• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career 

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 was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It's your time to SHINE! 

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