Commi Chef

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual $1000SeaLinkEmployee Travel All

25% off resort dining, retail and spa

Access to Employee Training Programs

Employee Award Programs

Free island K'gari Explorer Tours"and"

Access to the resort pool & staff gym

Job summary

Kingfisher Bay Resort on K?gari is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to develop their culinary career, preparing quality meals and supporting memorable dining experiences across resort outlets.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will work in a supportive kitchen team, maintain hygiene and safety, and help deliver high standards of food quality and presentation across all outlets. This role offers growth, training and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Food Safety Certificate completed.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol desirable.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-outlet resort or hotel kitchen.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals as per menu guidelines and Head Chef direction.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Support quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage Attendants and kitchen team.
• Assist with stock, baking, pastry and butchering duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Communication

Hygiene & safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Course

Job description

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Annual $1000SeaLinkEmployee Travel Allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours"and ferry trips
• Access to the resort pool & staff gym

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

About the Opportunity

Join our vibrant kitchen team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on beautiful K'gari. We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Commis Chef who is ready to develop their culinary career, prepare quality meals and help deliver memorable dining experiences for guests across our resort outlets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Commis Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests in line with menu guidelines, recipes and Kingfisher Bay Resort standards. You will work as part of a supportive kitchen team across resort outlets, helping maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

Key Role Requirements

• Prepare, cook and serve general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Head Chef.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and Workplace Health & Safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals in line with Kingfisher Bay Resort standards and company policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Food and Beverage Attendants, Apprentices, Kitchen Stewards and the broader Kingfisher Bay Resort kitchen team.
• Assist with kitchen preparation, stock management, stocktake, baking, pastry cooking and butchering duties as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery, such as Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Food Safety Course essential, with Responsible Service of Alcohol desirable.
• Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet resort, hotel or commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and within set guidelines.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, strong presentation standards and a passion for creating quality cuisine.

About us

K'gariis aWorld Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part ofSeaLink Marine & Tourism,one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of theKelsian Group- Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.