Commis Chef

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on, 3 days off

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD is seeking a Commis Chef to join a busy, outdoor kitchen focusing on smoked meats and grill items. You will work hands-on across prep and service, supporting senior chefs and developing your grill skills in a hot environment.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, prior kitchen experience, and a positive teamwork attitude to thrive with the Hamilton Island culinary team in the Whitsundays.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential).
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Grill experience or interest in developing grill skills.
• Experience preparing and cooking meats highly regarded.
• Comfortable working around grills in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work hands-on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs with a strong focus on smoked meats and grill items.
• You’ll prepare ingredients, cook dishes consistently to standard and develop confidence working across a busy grill-focused service.
• This is a physical role in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment requiring organisation, efficiency and teamwork to keep service moving.

Skills

Grill experience

Meats preparation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

Located on Hamilton Island, The Palms offers a menu focused on smoked meats and grill items, with chefs working hands‑on in a busy outdoor kitchen environment.

We’re looking for a qualified Commis Chef to join the team and continue developing their commercial cooking skills. If you enjoy working with meats, want to build your confidence on the grill and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is a great opportunity to gain practical experience alongside an experienced culinary team. The kitchen operates outdoors and around significant heat, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in these conditions throughout service.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Enjoy a usual roster of 4 days on, 3 days off
• Develop your skills across smoked meats and grill cookery
• Gain hands‑on experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Learn alongside an experienced Hamilton Island culinary team
• Live and grow your culinary career in the Whitsundays

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work hands‑on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs with a strong focus on smoked meats and grill items. You’ll prepare ingredients, cook dishes consistently to standard and develop your confidence working across a busy grill-focused service.

This is a physical role in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment. You’ll need to stay organised, work efficiently and support the wider brigade to keep service moving while maintaining quality and consistency.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Grill experience or a genuine interest in developing your grill skills
• Experience preparing and cooking meats highly regarded
• Comfortable working around grills in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation methods and plating standards consistently
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork and genuine desire to develop as a chef

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.