Chef

Jawoyn Corporation; Katherine; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging available

Staff discounts

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

Nitmiluk Tours, part of the Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation, is seeking a Chef with semi-fine dining experience to join the Cicada Lodge team, 30km outside Katherine, NT. Initial casual hours with potential for full-time, permanent employment for the right candidate.

You will work with a professional team on a rotating roster across outlets, ensuring quality, presentation and cultural sensitivity in all dishes while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in semi-fine dining and high standard food presentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Willingness to work across multiple outlets and rosters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality dishes according to menus.
• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef across Nitmiluk Tours outlets.
• Contribute to stocktakes and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Semi-Fine Dining

Team player

Autonomous

Job description

Job Description

Your new company:

Nitmiluk Tours is a part of Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation, a 100% wholly owned and operated Indigenous Tourism Operation with a diverse work force within Nitmiluk National Park, and more broadly the region of Katherine, NT. We are the exclusive provider for touring the breathtaking Nitmiluk Gorge, located approximately 320km South of Darwin Northern Territory, Australia. From campgrounds to tented accommodation, self-contained cabins, and the boutique Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk Tours has an accommodation option for everyone. Explore Nitmiluk Gorge with us - cruise, fly, canoe, swim, walk and immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Jawoyn people.

Your new role:

Based 30kms outside of Katherine, Northern Territory, we are seeking a Chef with Semi-Fine Dining experience to join our team, working in our award-winning Cicada Lodge. You will work with a team of professionals in a friendly environment. These positions are offered initially on a casual basis with the opportunity of going full-time, permanent for the right candidate.

You will work on a rotating roster, with the ability to engage in different areas of the business.

Some key tasks include (dependent on the role):

• Prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with menus ensuring a high level of quality and presentation is achieved at all times according to agreed standards.
• Assist Head Chef and Sous Chef as directed and where required at all outlets within Nitmiluk Tours, in a timely and efficient manner across a 7-day working week.
• Assist with monthly stocktakes as per company account requirements.
• Maintain sensitivity to local cultural traditions in preparation and service of all food on premises.
• Maintain highest professional sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards at all times.
• Ensure the proper storage of raw and processed food items including the condition of food in freezers.
• Comply with workplace health and safety practices, and wear personal protective equipment and clothing at all times where required and use safe manual handling techniques.

What you will need to succeed:

Our staff prides itself on providing outstanding hospitality to our guests, and your services are a significant part of this.

If you are an experienced team player with a commitment to the process of continuous improvement, able to work autonomously and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment, then we want to hear from you.

What will you get?

• Be a part of something you can be proud of!
• Unlimited career progression opportunities.
• Ability to learn new skills, hone in existing abilities and thrive within an organisation that values their employees.
• We are fortunate to have some truly stunning and untouched wilderness areas like the famed Nitmiluk, Edith Falls, Cutta Cutta Caves and Kakadu National Park on our doorstep.
• Salary Packaging available - increase your take home pay!
• Staff discounts and subsidised accommodation offered based on availability - not suitable for children or pets.

Jawoyn Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highly valuing a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture being paramount. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.