Chef

Discovery Workstay; Katherine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & meals provided

14 days on / 7 days off

G’day Rewards discounts

Discounted park accommodation across G

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Internal opportunities

Job summary

G’day Group is seeking a seasoned Chef to lead a busy commercial kitchen, delivering quality meals with cost awareness across our Australian parks. You’ll supervise prep, presentation, ordering, stock rotation and HACCP compliance.

Join a supportive team with accommodation and meals provided, 14 days on/7 days off, staff discounts, and career development opportunities within the G’day Group network.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electronic purchasing 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 and strong food hygiene practices.
• 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 nourish and delight guests
• Fast, effective service provided with a smile
• Assist in overseeing all kitchen employees, including training and performance development

Skills

Chef experience

Menu planning

Purchasing & cost control

HACCP & hygiene

Teamwork

Food prep & organization

First Aid (optional)

Driver's license

Electronic purchasing

Education

Trade qualifications in commercial cooking

First Aid certification (desirable)

Tools

Electronic purchasing 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.