About the Role

Good Cartel is looking for a skilled Senior Cook / Section Chef to join our busy Broome kitchen.

This position focuses on batch cooking, recipe production, and preparing service portions using modern commercial kitchen equipment.

You’ll play a key role in keeping the kitchen running efficiently by producing our core recipes, portioning products for service, and maintaining consistency across multiple sections.

This is a hands-on cooking role suited to someone who takes pride in precision, quality, and teamwork.

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Key Responsibilities

* Cook and portion established recipes in volume

Operate and maintain *Combi oven, brat pans, grill, and vacuum sealer

* Complete mise en place for service and batch preparation

* Label, vac-seal, and store food safely and efficiently

* Support short-order production during peak service when required

* Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and product consistency

* Communicate prep needs and progress with the Head Chef and management team

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What We’re Looking For

* A real cook – proven. Someone with solid, hands-on experience and pride in their craft

* 2–3+ years’ experience as a Cook, Section Chef, or equivalent role

* Proven skill in batch cooking and recipe preparation

* Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented

* Calm and cooperative under pressure in a team environment

* Understanding of HACCP, food safety, and portion control standards

* Must currently live in Australia

* Must be ready to relocate to Broome and start ASAP

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Key Details

* Full-time position (38 hours per week)

* Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 per annum (based on experience)

* Contract: Ongoing, with 1-month probation

* Start Date: Immediate

* Sponsorship: Available after probation in the Cook category under the Kimberley DAMA Labour Agreement. Candidates must be suitably qualified to apply.

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About Good Cartel

Good Cartel is one of Broome’s busiest and most loved venues — serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, and precision. Our kitchen team includes specialists in pastry, gelato, and production cooking, working collaboratively to deliver consistent, high-quality results every day.