Chef

Discovery Parks; Banana Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

14 days on/ 7 days off

G’day Rewards discounts

Discounted park accommodation

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Internal opportunities

Job summary

G’day Group's Discovery Parks is seeking a Chef to deliver an efficient, cost-conscious food service and ensure the smooth daily operation of a commercial kitchen.

You will lead food preparation, menu development and maintain HACCP standards while training kitchen staff and providing fast, friendly service in line with dietary requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience in a similar environment
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent
• Experience in electronic purchase ordering and cost management
• Experience in planning and developing menus
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Ability to prep and organise ahead
• Current First Aid Certificate is desirable
• HACCP experience with emphasis on food hygiene
• Current driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation
• Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures & safe food handling practices
• Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
• Management of stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
• Maintaining a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils
• Create dishes of high quality that will nourish and delight our guests
• Fast, effective service provided with a smile
• Assist in overseeing all kitchen employees, including training and performance development

Skills

Chef experience

Menu planning

Teamwork & autonomy

Food safety HACCP

First Aid desirable

Cost management

Food prep

Driver's license

Education

Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking

Job description

About Us

G’day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than 2000 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has the largest park network in the country, offering an amazing customer journey.

The Role

As the Chef, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective food service, with the smooth day-to-day operation of a commercial kitchen.

• Food preparation and presentation
• Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures & safe food handling practices.
• Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
• Management of stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
• Maintaining a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils
• Create dishes of high quality that will nourish and delight our guests.
• Fast, effective service provided with a smile
• Assist in overseeing all kitchen employees, including training and performance development.

About You

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous Chef experience and cooking in a similar environment
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in electronic purchase ordering and cost management
• Proven experience in planning and developing menus
• Proven ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to prep and organise ahead
• Current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable
• HACCP experience essential, with a high emphasis on food hygiene
• Current drivers license.

Benefits to You

• Accommodation and meals provided
• 14 days on/ 7 days off
• Discounts with our G’day Rewards Partners
• Discounted accommodation at over 300 G'day Group holiday parks nationally.
• Service recognition awards
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Internal opportunities

Before receiving a job offer, candidates must consent to a Federal Police Clearance.

This role may require heavy lifting (up to 20kg), kneeling, squatting, and working with chemicals and machinery

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.