Bistro Chef 7/7

Australian Camp Services; Cabramurra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals and accommodation during seven‑n

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Australian Camp Services in Cabramurra is seeking an experienced Bistro Chef to join our hospitality team. This hands-on role requires versatility to switch between à la carte cook-to-order service and batch prepared meals while upholding food quality and safety standards.

The role involves mise en place, portioning, batch cooking, and serving to meet daily demand, with a seven-days-on / seven-days-off roster and on-site meals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a chef in a bistro, restaurant, café, catering or similar high-volume environment.
• Strong à la carte cook-to-order skills, including the ability to manage multiple dockets and service priorities.
• Experience preparing ready meals or batch-cooked meals with consistent portioning and presentation.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, safe food handling, allergen awareness and kitchen hygiene.
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A flexible, practical approach and willingness to contribute as part of a close-knit site team.
• Commercial cookery qualification and relevant food-safety training appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook à la carte bistro meals to order in a timely and consistent manner.
• Produce high-quality ready meals and support planned breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Complete mise en place, portioning, batch cooking and service preparation to meet daily demand.
• Maintain strong standards for flavour, presentation, portion control and consistency.
• Follow food-safety, allergen, hygiene, cleaning and temperature-control requirements.
• Manage stock rotation, minimise waste and keep kitchen areas organised and service-ready.
• Work collaboratively within a small, multi-skilled hospitality team and assist across kitchen operations when required.

Skills

Cook-to-order

Batch cooking

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team player

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Australian Camp Services is seeking an experienced Bistro Chef to join our hospitality team in Cabramurra. This hands-on role suits a versatile chef who can move confidently between à la carte cook-to-order service and efficient ready-meal preparation while maintaining consistent quality, presentation and food-safety standards.

The Role

• Prepare and cook à la carte bistro meals to order in a timely and consistent manner.
• Produce high-quality ready meals and support planned breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Complete mise en place, portioning, batch cooking and service preparation to meet daily demand.
• Maintain strong standards for flavour, presentation, portion control and consistency.
• Follow food-safety, allergen, hygiene, cleaning and temperature-control requirements.
• Manage stock rotation, minimise waste and keep kitchen areas organised and service-ready.
• Work collaboratively within a small, multi-skilled hospitality team and assist across kitchen operations when required.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a chef in a bistro, restaurant, café, catering or similar high-volume environment.
• Strong à la carte cook-to-order skills, including the ability to manage multiple dockets and service priorities.
• Experience preparing ready meals or batch-cooked meals with consistent portioning and presentation.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, safe food handling, allergen awareness and kitchen hygiene.
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A flexible, practical approach and willingness to contribute as part of a close-knit site team.
• Commercial cookery qualification and relevant food-safety training appropriate to the role.

Roster and Requirements

• Drive-in drive-out role working seven days on followed by seven days off, with approximately 80 hours during the working week.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle for travel to Cabramurra.
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Above-award pay rates and long-term employment opportunities.
• Meals and accommodation provided during your seven days on site.
• Uniforms supplied, ongoing training and Employee Assistance Program support.
• A supportive team environment in a unique alpine location, plus a full week off every fortnight.