Chef / Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Supportive Kitchen Team Environment

Job summary

The Grand Hotel, Thursday Island (part of Waymark Hotels) seeks a Cook or Chef to join our team, creating diverse, modern dishes from fresh local produce.

You will work across two venues, maintain efficient kitchen operations, and support menu changes. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, with staff discounts and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications and at least 1 year of relevant employment experience, or, in the absence of formal qualifications, at least 3 years of relevant employment experience.
• Experience in a fast‑paced commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work well under a high‑pressure environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Job description

The Grand Hotel, Thursday Island, 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.

As a Chef / Cook, your daily responsibilities will include:

• 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

Successful Candidate:

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:

• 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.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be provided with the following:

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