Chef

Palm Lake Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Work-life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Tenure rewards

Career opportunities within Palm Lake Group

Job summary

Palm Lake Group is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join the team at Pelican Waters Golf Club, situated in a stunning venue. The successful candidate will assist in kitchen operations during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, ensuring high standards of food preparation and presentation.

This full-time role requires culinary qualifications and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment with excellent career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chef.
• Availability to work until 9:30 pm on Friday & Saturday evenings is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes.
• Ensure consistency and precision in food preparation.
• Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Culinary qualifications Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Experience as Chef

High attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Excellent cooking skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Time management skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

About Us

Pelican Waters Golf Club is a breathtaking venue nestled within the scenic Greg Norman Golf Course. Our restaurant offers an exceptional alfresco dining experience in a one-of-a-kind setting, where beautiful views and delicious food come together to create a memorable atmosphere. Open seven days a week, we feature both indoor and outdoor dining, bars, and versatile function spaces— all set within the stunning surroundings of our world‑class golf course.

If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, vibrant team in a truly unique environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Details

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join the dynamic team at Pelican Waters Golf Club, Cardon Restaurant, supporting our kitchen across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

This is a full-time position with a rotating roster covering operating hours from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week, with extended dinner service until 9:30 pm on Friday evenings and a view to extend Saturday evenings in the near future as well.

Availability to work until 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday evenings is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes according to recipes, portion sizes and quality standards.


• Ensure consistency and precision in food preparation and presentation.


• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team during busy services.


• Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.


• Ensure food preparation, workstation & storage areas are kept clean and organized in adherence to safe food practices & regulations.


• Ensure clear communication within the section, FOH and with other kitchen areas to ensure smooth service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Formal culinary qualifications Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.


• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Chef.


• High attention to detail in food preparation & presentation.


• A positive attitude and team‑first mindset.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events.


• Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.


• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, procedures and regulations.


• Ability to take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.


• Effective time management, the ability to prioritise tasks, and maintain an organised work environment under pressure or time constraints.

Why Join Us

At Pelican Waters Golf Club, we pride ourselves on providing a 5-star environment for our guests and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration.


• Opportunity to work in a stunning venue with new & high-quality equipment.


• Work-life Balance with friendly working hours.


• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards.


• Supportive team culture – be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued.


• Career opportunities – Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged-care facilities across Australia’s east coast, and the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

How to Apply

This role is available for an immediate start; if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.