Chef
Hospitality · Port Douglas, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
An established Queensland hospitality operation is adding experienced Chefs and Cooks to its kitchen brigade, and it rewards proven skill, real experience and professional reliability.
The people it wants come from solid commercial kitchens and can show they keep quality high, stay efficient when service is busy and lift the professionalism of the team around them. The aim is to place experienced hospitality professionals in a position that fits what they have demonstrably done, not just to fill a vacancy. On offer are competitive remuneration, potential accommodation options and ongoing career development. If you are cooking in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh and planning your next move, this is worth considering.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare meals to set standards, sticking to recipes so every plate is consistent and of good quality
- Handle daily mise en place and prep, and organise preparation ahead of lunch and dinner service
- Juggle several cooking tasks at once when service is busy, keeping on top of portion control, presentation and food quality
- Help develop recipes and menus, and pitch in with general kitchen operations, where required
- Keep your workstation tidy, clean and hygienic, applying the right food safety and hygiene procedures
- Cooperate closely with the broader kitchen team through service and help build a cooperative, positive and professional workplace
- Get prep and cooking done on time, adjusting as kitchen priorities and service needs shift
- Perform consistently in a high-volume setting
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated professional experience as a Cook or Chef, including proven work in commercial kitchens
- A background in high-volume, busy hospitality settings, with the ability to keep food quality consistent under pressure
- Sound understanding of food preparation and cooking methods, and the ability to follow kitchen procedures and recipes accurately
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- A dependable, professional attitude to workplace responsibilities, a strong work ethic and a positive outlook
- Effective communication and collaboration within a kitchen team, together with a passion for hospitality and food preparation
- Availability for early mornings, late-night shifts and weekends when required
- Previous hospitality experience across multiple venues is advantageous
- Relevant culinary qualifications and/or substantial experience in the industry
- Able to meet applicable Australian employment and visa requirements, and willing to take part in the required candidate verification and assessment process; sponsorship is available for eligible, suitably experienced candidates
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