The Pen is looking for enthusiastic and passionate Casual Cooks and Chefs de Partie to join our kitchen team!
Located right on the Mandurah waterfront, The Peninsula is a busy and vibrant venue offering everything from pub favourites and shared plates through to seasonal, produce-driven dishes. With lunch and dinner service 7 days a week, live entertainment, functions and a busy events calendar, there’s plenty happening in the kitchen.
We’re looking for chefs who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in their food and want to be part of a supportive kitchen team.
About the role
As a Casual Cook or CDP, you’ll be involved across day-to-day kitchen operations, working as part of a team to deliver quality food during busy services.
Depending on your experience, you’ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for your section, contribute to food preparation and service, and help maintain the high standards expected across the kitchen.
About you
Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
Experience as a Cook or CDP, depending on the position
Passion for food and a strong work ethic
Ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
Reliable and willing to work a range of shifts
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to remain calm and organised during busy services
Why join The Pen?
Work in a stunning waterfront location in Mandurah
Join a busy venue with a varied food offering
Opportunity to work across restaurant, pub and function service
Supportive and experienced kitchen team
Flexible casual hours
Training and development opportunities
Staff discounts across AVC venues
Career progression opportunities across Australian Venue Co.
If you’re a passionate Cook or CDP looking for your next opportunity and want to work in one of Mandurah’s iconic waterfront venues, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and come join the team at The Pen.
From landmark institutions to humble locals, Australian Venue Co is behind many of the country’s best-loved pubs, bars and venues.
We’re a big group, but at the bar we feel like a small one. Operating more than 200 venues from coast to coast, Australian Venue Co takes a local-first approach to our venues while providing specialist support at scale from our centralised head office. We help our local leaders create the pub that the locals want, by tailoring the menus, customer service, events & design to the local market.
We don’t copy & paste across our pubs, but all of our venues and head office share the same core values. Our teams create exceptional customer experiences while delivering unbeatable value and maintaining high-quality standards.
