Cook

Crystalbrook Collection; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook餐厅

$99 room rates and friends & family

Parental leave and lifestyle benefits

Internal mobility program

Job summary

Crystalbrook Flynn is seeking a passionate Cook to join our culinary team in Cairns. You will prepare and present high-quality dishes across the hotel's dining operations, while maintaining consistency, portion control, and hygiene standards.

Join a busy, professional kitchen with flexible seven-day rosters; this part-time role offers around 16 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours and growth within Crystalbrook Collection's vibrant hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, professional kitchen.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe work practices.
• Ability to maintain consistency and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes across hotel dining operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and waste minimisation.

Skills

Kitchen efficiency

Food safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Crystalbrook Flynn is the social butterfly of Cairns - bold, energetic and always at the centre of the action.

Located in the heart of the Cairns CBD and just steps from the Esplanade, Crystalbrook Flynn brings together stylish accommodation, vibrant dining and a lively sense of personality. With 311 rooms and suites, three of the city's most exciting restaurants and bars, two glass swimming pools, conference and event spaces, Eleme Day Spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, Crystalbrook Flynn is designed for connection, celebration and memorable guest experiences.

Fresh, fun and full of energy, Crystalbrook Flynn is a hotel that never stands still - where innovation, style and tropical city living come together.

The Opportunity:

Join the Culinary team at Crystalbrook Flynn and bring your passion for food to life in a creative kitchen that celebrates modern dining and bold flavours.

As a Cook, you will work alongside our Chefs and Kitchen leaders to prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes across the hotel's dining operations. You will help maintain consistency, minimise waste and ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.

This is a part-time role offering approximately 16 hours per week across a seven-day roster, with the opportunity for additional hours.

The Talent:

You bring previous experience in a Cook role and a genuine passion for preparing quality food. Organised and attentive to detail, you understand the importance of consistency, portion control, food safety and maintaining a clean kitchen.

You will also bring:

• Confidence working in a busy, professional kitchen
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe work practices
• A positive, collaborative approach and willingness to follow direction
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster, including weekends and public holidays

Why Us:

AtCrystalbrookCollection, you will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, passionate and diverse environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing, including:

• 50% F&B discount across allCrystalbrookrestaurants and bars
• $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
• Enhanced parental leave and lifestyle benefits
• A commitment to a green future through sustainable luxury practices
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• Online learning and training platforms and tailored career development pathways
• A culture of collaboration, diversity and elevated experiences
• Limitless career opportunities in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
• Regular service recognition and team engagement events

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, home to one of Australia's newest portfolios of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars.

In just eight years, we have grown to own and manage more than AU$1 billion in luxury hotel assets across New South Wales and Queensland, with exciting new hotels planned for Adelaide and Canberra in 2026 and 2027.With continued ambition for growth across Australia and internationally, Crystalbrook Collection is proudly shaping a bold and distinctive future in hospitality.

We're proud to foster a workplace that supports equality, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all genders, ages, backgrounds, cultures and religions.

If you have a health condition or disability, please let us know early in the recruitment process so we can provide the appropriate support to ensure you can perform at your best.

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