Chef / Cook — Fast-paced Kitchen, Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 69k-100k AUD + Superannuation

Supportive Kitchen Team Environment

Staff Discounts

Job summary

The Maraboon Tavern in Emerald, part of Waymark Hotels, is seeking a Cook or Chef to join the team. Using fresh local produce, our restaurant delivers diverse and modern cuisine across its venues.

As a Chef / Cook, you will maintain an efficient kitchen, ensure meals are high quality and timely, and support menu changes while minimising waste. Applicants should have formal qualifications or 1–3 years relevant experience and be able to work flexible hospitality hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Hospitality hours

High-pressure environment

Team communication

Education

Formal hospitality qualifications

Job description

The Maraboon Tavern in Emerald, part of Waymark Hotels, is seeking a Cook or Chef to join the team. Using fresh local produce, our restaurant delivers diverse and modern cuisine across its venues.

As a Chef / Cook, you will maintain an efficient kitchen, ensure meals are high quality and timely, and support menu changes while minimising waste. Applicants should have formal qualifications or 1–3 years relevant experience and be able to work flexible hospitality hours.