Chef / Cook / Kitchenhand

Whwhy Join Us; Millicent; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support CARE

Employee recognition and rewards

24/7 Employee assistance program

Background checks for new employees

Job summary

K&S Corporation in Australia seeks a talented Chef to lead the kitchen at our Millicent café. You will head a small team, prepare high-quality meals, and oversee daily service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven Chef experience in similar settings, strong organisational and leadership abilities, and a passion for food quality and customer satisfaction. Commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a café, roadhouse, pub, or high-volume kitchen.
• Hands-on leader with ability to mentor a small team.
• Strong focus on food safety, HACCP and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the kitchen and café for daily service, ensuring stations are organised and stocked.
• Cook and serve breakfasts, lunches, hot foods, sandwiches and daily specials.
• Lead kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP.
• Plan and contribute to menus highlighting fresh local produce.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Support stock control, ordering and supplier coordination.
• Work with leadership to meet operational goals and drive food sales.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Organisational skills

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification (Cert III/IV or Diploma)

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About K&S Fuels:

K&S Fuels have been servicing fuel and lubricant requirements in the Southeast of South Australia for 60 years. We have been servicing the fuel requirements to local motorists as well as agriculture, logging, transport and fishing industries. The K&S Fuels team take pride in our relationships with outstanding customer service and a reliable fuel supply being the primary commitment to our customers

The Opportunity:

With over 80 years as a trusted name in Australian transport, we’re proud to also own and operate modern, state-of-the-art service stations designed to offer more than just fuel. Our Millicent service station and café provides a welcoming environment, quality food, and exceptional service to locals, travellers, and the transport industry.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a talented, passionate, and organised Chef to lead the kitchen in our busy Millicent café. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and reputable business, lead a small team, and make your mark in a modern, well-equipped kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and a genuine passion for delivering quality food. Formal commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential, as candidates with strong, relevant experience will be highly considered.

You will:

• Prepare the kitchen and café for daily service, ensuring all stations are organised, stocked, and ready
• Cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals including breakfasts, lunches, hot foods, sandwiches, and daily specials
• Lead and support kitchen staff and casual team members to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP and regulatory requirements
• Plan and contribute to menus, including seasonal dishes that highlight fresh local produce and appeal to highway customers
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and customer satisfaction
• Support stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
• Work closely with store and divisional leadership to meet operational goals, control costs, minimise waste, and drive food sales targets

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally within a café, roadhouse, pub, or high-volume kitchen
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage kitchen operations confidently
• Experience planning menus and delivering appealing, practical food offerings
• A hands-on leader who can support, guide, and motivate a small team
• Passionate about food quality, presentation, and customer experience
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and cost control
• Reliable and flexible for full-time hours including early starts, evenings, and weekend shifts
• Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications (Cert III, IV, or Diploma) preferred but not essential as equivalent industry experience will be considered.

WhWhy Join us:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Reliable pay and consistent work
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If you're a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and embraces every opportunity to learn we are keen to hear from you.

For further information please contact: Christine Vearing on . If calling outside standard work hours, please text your name and we will return your call promptly

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday ” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.