Chef

G’day Group; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

14 days on/ 7 days off

Discounts with G’day Rewards Partners

Discounted accommodation at G’day Park

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

G’day Group seeks a skilled Chef to lead food preparation and presentation across its Australian kitchens. You will manage stock, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure cost-effective operations while delivering excellent guest experiences.

The role requires formal commercial cooking qualifications, HACCP experience, and the ability to train and develop kitchen staff. A current driver’s license is required; accommodation and meals are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience.
• HACCP experience essential with strong food hygiene focus.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation.
• Adhere to HSE policies and safe food handling practices.
• Stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking.
• Maintain a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils.
• Create high-quality dishes to nourish and delight guests.
• Provide fast, friendly service and oversee kitchen staff, including training and development.

Skills

Teamwork

Menu planning

Cost management

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Lead and train staff

Education

Trade qualification 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.