Chef - Wilpena

G’day Group; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation for staff and

Discounts with G’day Rewards Partners

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Internal promotions and opportunities

Job summary

G’day Group invites applications for a Chef at Discovery Parks – Wilpena Pound Resort in SA. The role focuses on efficient, cost-conscious kitchen operation across breakfast and dinner shifts, delivering high-quality guest dining experiences in a busy commercial kitchen.

You will oversee kitchen staff, contribute to menu planning, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless daily service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience in a similar environment.
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in electronic purchase ordering and cost management.
• Proven experience in planning and developing menus.
• Proven ability to work within a team and autonomously.
• Ability to prep and organise ahead.
• Current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
• HACCP experience essential, with a high emphasis on food hygiene.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and cost-effective food service in a Commercial Kitchen with breakfast & dinner shifts.
• Oversee kitchen staff, including training and performance development.
• Deliver à la carte dining and breakfast buffet for Park guests and buffet for small functions.
• Liaise with front-of-house to ensure smooth daily service.

Skills

Chef experience

Menu planning

Teamwork

Autonomy

Food preparation

First Aid (Desirable)

HACCP knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Trade qualifications in commercial cooking

Job description

About Us

G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2000 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85+ fully owned and operated parks. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

Discovery Parks - Wilpena Pound Resort – SA

Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Flinders Ranges National Park, Discovery Resorts – Wilpena Pound is one of Australia's most iconic outback destinations. Surrounded by ancient mountain ranges, dramatic gorges and spectacular star-filled skies, it's a place where adventure and natural beauty come together. Spend your days exploring scenic walking trails, discovering Aboriginal cultural experiences, spotting native wildlife or taking in the unforgettable views on a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound. More than just a workplace, it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Australia's most extraordinary landscapes while helping create unforgettable experiences for guests from around the world.

The Role

As the Chef, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and cost-effective food service, with the smooth day-to-day operation in a Commercial Kitchen consisting of split shifts over Breakfast & dinner, with consistent superior guest focus at the forefront of all activities. As a Chef you will achieve this through implementing a strong service focus and ensuring that efficient standards and practices are employed. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

You will assist in overseeing all kitchen employees, including training and performance development. You will be responsible for providing à la carte dinning & breakfast buffet for guests residing at the Park, as well as buffet for small function & Conference groups. You will also liaise with front of house staff to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of daily services.

About You

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous Chef experience and cooking in a similar environment
• Formal trade qualifications in commercial cooking or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in electronic purchase ordering and cost management
• Proven experience in planning and developing menus
• Proven ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to prep and organise ahead
• Current First Aid Certificate is highly desirable
• HACCP experience essential, with a high emphasis on food hygiene
• Current driver’s license.

Benefits

• Discounted accommodation for you, your family & friends at over 300 G'day Group holiday parks nationally.
• Discounts with our G’day Rewards Partners including gym memberships, flights, petrol, car and camper van hire, car servicing and more!
• Service recognition awards
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Internal promotions and opportunities

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police to disclose any criminal offences or charges. If you already have a Police Clearance valid within the last 6 months, please upload a copy to your profile.

This role may involve extensive manual handling tasks including lifting up to 20kg kneeling and squatting, as well as handling chemicals and utilising machinery.

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.