KITCHEN HAND / SHORT-ORDER COOK / LINE CHEF 

MARKETOWN – NEWCASTLE 

Mad Mex at Marketown Newcastle is opening soon, and we are on the lookout for energetic people with experience working in busy commercial kitchens to join our team.

About the role: 

• You will prepare our fresh, simple, and delicious Mexican food each day with care and pride. 
• You will strictly adhere to our recipes, procedures, and quality standards (training provided). 
• You will help us maintain our exceptionally high food safety and hygiene standards. 
• You will help keep our kitchen safe, clean, and organised. 
• You will help keep our equipment clean and in tip-top working condition. 
• You will support your teammates by acting with integrity, compassion, and respect. 

To be considered for this role you will: 

• Possibly have experience as either a kitchen hand, short-order cook or line chef (although five-star restaurant experience is also welcome!); 
• Be passionate and prideful about the quality of your work; 
• Be in possession of (or be willing to obtain) a Food Safety Supervisor qualification; 
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene controls; 
• Have at least a medium level of computer literacy; 
• Have high energy and initiative levels; 
• Have a calm and friendly demeanor; 
• Be both reliable and flexible to work across a range of shift days and times. 

Things you should know:  

• Our business will trade 7 days a week across lunch and dinner, therefore your wide availability to work will be viewed favourably. 
• We are interviewing NOW. 
• Age is no barrier however candidates MUST meet the above criteria. 
• We are NOT currently interested in recruiting overseas candidates seeking sponsorship. 

At Mad Mex we serve Australia’s best Baja-style burritos, made to order using only the freshest produce, flavourful salsas & authentic Mexican spices, and slow-roasted & grilled meats. With over 70 restaurants across Australia, we’re driven by our passion for sharing the food and culture of Mexico with our customers every day.  

Come and join the brand that has recently been voted Australia’s Top Premium Restaurant Brand and placed in the Top Ten Franchise Brands in Australia!