Hire vetted cooks in Sydney in minutes.
Sydney hospitality runs from CBD fine dining to club kitchens in Parramatta and beachside venues from Manly to Cronulla. MyGig’s hospitality pool is deepest here: RSA-checked bartenders, baristas and kitchen hands across the metro area, with weekend and function work concentrated around the CBD, Darling Harbour and the inner west.
A section down at Friday service is a menu you cannot serve: casual cooks who can hold grill or fry keep the pass moving. Typical requirements: food safety training where the venue requires it.
Post the shift in about 60 seconds and watch vetted cooks apply. MyGig is the Employer of Record: employment contracts, award-interpreted payroll with the clause cited, 12% superannuation, and workers compensation all sit with us. You get one invoice and one flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, with the full cost estimated before you book.
Founding client offer: the 15% fee on your first shift is credited back in full. See the offer →
What a casual cook costs is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009)
Published adult casual rates start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What a cook does on shift.
- ✓Prep and service on grill, fry or pans section
- ✓Following spec sheets and allergen matrices
- ✓Stock rotation and section mise en place
- ✓Section clean-down and food safety records
Verified before they arrive
Food safety training where the venue requires it - listed during vetting and visible on the worker profile before you confirm.
Good questions, straight answers.
What award covers casual cooks in Sydney?
Cook work in this industry is typically priced under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009). Published casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
Are the cooks vetted?
Yes. Every worker is vetted on 30+ data points before they can accept a shift, including identity, right to work and references, and role requirements such as food safety training where the venue requires it are verified and visible on the profile.
Does MyGig cover cook staffing in Sydney?
Yes. Sydney is MyGig's deepest market, and cook coverage is strongest here. Post a shift or open the app to see real availability for your dates.
What does hiring cooks cost?
One flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, the same for every client and every cook shift, with the full cost estimated before you book. There are no placement fees and no volume tiers: the rate is published and identical everywhere MyGig operates.
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