For two 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 Cook reports directly to the Chef De Cuisine 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:   

• Maintain a clean working environment while preparing food in line with quality expectations and fluctuating volumes
• Consistently maintain a thorough knowledge of the entire menu, including an understanding of all base products and ingredients used
• Ensure food presentation meets menu requirements and kitchen standards (SOPs) 
• Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to use a broad range of cooking and food preparation equipment and skills, such as sauté, braising etc

What we are looking for:  

• High volume culinary experience  
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations

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 the Fat Noodle Kitchen’s success.  

What we can offer you: 

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

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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