Chef

G’day Group; Biloela; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & meals

Rewards discounts

Park discounts

Awards

Employee assistance

Internal opportunities

Job summary

G’day Group is seeking an experienced Chef for its Australian hospitality network. You will manage food preparation and presentation, ensuring cost-effective operations and strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

You will lead kitchen staff, plan menus, and respond to dietary requirements while delivering high-quality dishes to guests across our parks and resorts.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Teamwork

Autonomy

Menu planning

Cost management

Education

Trade qualifications in commercial cooking

Tools

Electronic purchase ordering

Purchase ordering system

HACCP systems

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.