Chef / Cook

Waymark Hotels; Ingham; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Job summary

The Lees Hotel in Ingham, part of Waymark Hotels, is seeking a Cook or Chef to join the team. You will work across venues to deliver high-quality meals using seasonal ingredients and maintain proactive kitchen operations.

Applicants should have formal hospitality qualifications and 1–3 years of relevant experiência, or equivalent. A fast-paced environment, collaboration, and strong communication are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Willingness to work any hospitality hours.
• Ability to work well under a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining an efficient and proactive kitchen operation across both venues.
• Ensure meals are high quality and prepared on time.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes using fresh, frozen, and prepared ingredients per seasonal menu.
• Practice stock rotation and minimisation of wastage.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Flexible hours

Work under pressure

Team communication

Education

Formal hospitality qualifications

Job description

Job Description

• Assisting our team in maintaining an efficient and proactive kitchen operation across both venues
• Ensuring all meals are of high quality and are prepared on time
• Utilising a variety of fresh, frozen, and prepared ingredients to prepare, cook, and present a range of dishes according to a seasonal menu
• Practicing effective stock rotation and wastage minimisation procedures
• Assisting with menu changes when required

About the Employer

The Lees Hotel, Ingham, apart of Waymark Hotels, is seeking a Cook or Chef to join the team! Using only the freshest local produce, our restaurant is well known for its diverse and modern cuisine.

About the Candidate

• Previous experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen
• Availability to work any hospitality hours
• Ability to work well under a high-pressure environment
• Brilliant communication skills to all team members

Applicants should have formal qualifications and at least 1 years of relevant employment experience or, in the absence of formal qualifications, have at least 3 years of relevant employment experience.

Work Environment

• Full-time salary between $69,000 - $100,000 + Superannuation depending on experience
• Supportive Kitchen Team Environment
• Staff Discounts