Chefs: Demi Chef & Chef de Partie

My NRMA; Coles Bay; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Progressive flexibility & wellbeing

NRMA Rewards membership

Referral bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

NRMA Parks & Resorts, Freycinet Lodge on Tasmania's East Coast, seeks a Casual Demi Chef to support our vibrant kitchen team. You will help prepare a variety of dishes, work across venues, and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace local produce and seafood, and enjoy staff accommodation as part of the role. Seasonal work through Easter 2027 offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on kitchen experience with high-volume catering.
• Experience in modern Australian cooking and seafood handling.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general cooking, baking, pastry, or butchery duties to a high standard.
• Monitor hygiene of food prep areas and equipment.
• Assist with kitchen management, portions, and stock control.
• Supervise and train other kitchen staff under Head/Sous Chef.

Education

Do Food Safe Certificate

Commercial cookery qualification

Tools

Kitchen operations

Modern Australian cooking

Job description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's not just our job, it's in our nature.

Freycinet Lodge is an eco-lodge that sits within the world famous Freycinet National Park – a stone’s throw from the renowned Wineglass Bay on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. The Lodge consists of 70 rooms and a main lodge, thoughtfully constructed around a beautiful waterfront below The Hazards mountain range. Located approximately 2.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Freycinet Lodge neighbours the popular holiday town of Coles Bay.

Job Description

• With your experience, create an impacton our guests in this hands‑on and detail orientated role
• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• Staff accommodationavailable

• Casual Demi Chef

We’re on the lookout for talented Chefs who can help us deliver unforgettable dining experiences throughout the summer season to just after Easter 2027.

If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of a team that truly wow our guests—this is your chance!

What you’ll do:

Freycinet Lodge is known for its local produce and fresh seafood. You may work in a variety of our dining venues, from The Bay Restaurant offering an elevated dining experience to Richardson’s Bistro providing family friendly casual dining. You’ll treat our guests and customers as individuals, offering tailored options and solutions with a resilient and can‑do attitude. On a daily basis your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake general or specialised cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties, as required to a high standard
• Monitor the hygiene of food preparation areas and equipment
• Under the direction of the Head or Sous Chef, you will be responsible for kitchen management including portion and stock control and for the supervision and training of other kitchen staff.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant hands‑on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
• Previous experience of modern Australian cooking
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• The ability to work productively in a fast‑paced, buzzing work environment, dealing with a high volume of covers in a short period of time
• Possess a Do Food Safely Certificate of completion
• Flexible attitude to work hours over a 7 day roster, including weekends and public holidays

What’s in it for you?

• Progressive flexibility and well‑being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre‑employment checks.