Casual Chef de Partie - Hotel Kitchen, Great Perks

PTY; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Retail Rewards

Experiences

Health Insurance and Banking benefits

Generous Leave

Wellness Support

Job summary

Oaks Cairns Hotel, part of Minor Hotels, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie on a casual basis to join the kitchen team. The role focuses on high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene, with rotating rosters and weekend/public holiday work.

Hourly rates are $40.16–$56.23 AUD per hour depending on day, plus opportunities for career growth and exclusive hotel deals within Australasia.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Cookery qualification.
• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking procedures and methods.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for cooking.
• Flexibility to work across all service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals to the highest standard, following recipes and maintaining consistency.
• Collaborate with and support fellow kitchen team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Take pride in plating and presenting beautifully crafted dishes, ensuring they are served to brand standards.
• Assist the Chef in Charge with preparing back-of-house rosters.
• Oversee stock control and ensure the safe and proper storage of food and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas, including equipment and storage.
• Contribute to the development of new menu items in partnership with the Head Chef.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Cooking knowledge

Proactive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Cookery

Job description

Oaks Cairns Hotel, part of Minor Hotels, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie on a casual basis to join the kitchen team. The role focuses on high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene, with rotating rosters and weekend/public holiday work.

Hourly rates are $40.16–$56.23 AUD per hour depending on day, plus opportunities for career growth and exclusive hotel deals within Australasia.