Chef - TWPZ

Taronga Conservation Society Australia; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary passes

Accommodation discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Discounted Fitness Passport

More benefits

Job summary

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is looking for an experienced and motivated Casual Chef to join the team and contribute to the day-to-day operations across Taronga Café Wild, Café Waterhole, Savannah function center, Zoofari Lodge and the Serengeti kitchen.

Reporting into the Executive & Head Chef, you will work with a passionate hospitality team, delivering high-quality food with strong kitchen hygiene and cost awareness, while teaching apprentices and upholding Taronga's service standards.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery - Certificate III is required.
• RSA certification or the potential to obtain certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as per Taronga menus.
• Plan menus and determine food and labour costs in consultation with stakeholders.
• Execute orders of food, kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrate techniques to apprentices and advise on cooking procedures.
• Maintain and enforce hygiene regulations.
• Comply with Taronga's Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
• Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
• Report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga's Work, Health and Safety Charter.

Education

Commercial Cookery - Certificate III

RSA certification

Job description

• Located at Dubbo’s Iconic - Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
• Casual position
• TCSA Restaurant Employees Award, Chef Level 1-3, Mon to Fri hourly rate from $40.80 (includes hourly base rate $31.39 + 11% superannuation + weekend penalty rates where applicable)

• Located at Dubbo’s Iconic - Taronga Western Plains Zoo!
• Casual position
• TCSA Restaurant Employees Award, Chef Level 1-3, Mon to Fri hourly rate from $40.80 (includes hourly base rate $31.39 + 11% superannuation + weekend penalty rates where applicable)

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is looking for an experienced and motivated Casual Chef to join the team!

Reporting into the Executive & Head Chef, you'll work alongside a well-oiled, passionate hospitality team, having the ability to soak up knowledge from our experienced chefs!

About The Role…

The role of casual chef is to contribute to the day to day operational activities working in Taronga's Café Wild, Café Waterhole, Savannah function center, Zoofari Lodge and the new Serengeti kitchen, supported by Taronga's passionate kitchen leaders.

You will provide a high standard of food in regards to preparation, cooking and presentation whilst ensuring best practice food and kitchen hygiene practices are met.

Key Accountabilities…

• Prepare and cook food as per Taronga menus
• Plan menus and determine food and labour costs in consultation with stakeholders
• Execute orders of food, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Demonstrate techniques to apprentices and advise on cooking procedures
• Maintain and enforce hygiene regulations
• Comply with Taronga's Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
• Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
• Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga's Work, Health and Safety Charter.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Commercial Cookery - Certificate III
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification or the potential to obtain certification.

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• + more!

We Value Diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Applications Close: 11:59pm 29 September 2026.