Chef

NRMA Parks and Resorts; Cradle Mountain; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Meals provided

Superannuation

Job summary

NRMA Parks & Resorts invites applications for a full-time kitchen role at Cradle Mountain Hotel. You will work across dining venues, delivering high-quality dishes and exceptional guest experiences in a remote, scenic setting.

You will cook, bake and prepare contemporary dishes using local produce, while maintaining kitchen hygiene and training junior staff. A DoFoodSafely certificate and own car are preferred assets.

Qualifications

• Formal cookery qualifications are required.
• Ability to operate in a kitchen to high standards.
• Experience living and working in a remote location is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook, bake, pastry and butchering duties as directed by the Senior Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment daily.
• Assist with training Kitchen Attendant staff.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Own car

Remote location experience

DoFoodSafely certificate

Education

Formal qualifications in commercial cookery

Job description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts (NRMA Tasmania) provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Cradle Mountain Hotel is nestled in the alpine woodlands at the northern end of the breathtaking Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park. This wonderful escape showcases the absolute best this region has to offer with warm and welcoming hospitality, sensational local food and wine, indulgent spa facilities and breathtaking scenery. Located approximately two hours from Launceston and four hours from Hobart, our 60 room hotel also incorporates the award-winning Altitude restaurant and stunning Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery.

Job Description

• With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this hands-on and detail orientated role
• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• $80-90k salary range, plus superannuation
• Staff accommodation and meals package available

What You’ll Do

In this full-time role, you may work in a variety of our dining venues, providing exceptional service with a warm welcome. You’ll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can-do attitude. On a daily basis you will:

• Under the direction of the Senior Chef on shift undertake cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with maintaining the general cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Assist with the training of Kitchen Attendant staff

What You’ll Bring

• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery.
• Demonstrated knowledge and abilities in kitchen operations.
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work productively in a fast-paced, buzzing work environment, dealing with a high volume of covers in a short period of time.
• Experience living and working in a remote location
• DoFoodSafely certificate of completion
• Your own car is a must for living in a remote location

What’s in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know You Belong

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.