Cook

Accor; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership - Discounts on

Family & Friends Discounts

ALL Loyalty Program

Training platforms access

Professional network growth

Worldwide opportunities

Job summary

Accor's Peppers Beach Club in Port Douglas is seeking a Cook to join the kitchen team. You will assist experienced chefs, learn the art of cooking, and contribute to crafting delectable dishes while gaining hands-on experience in a resort kitchen.

You will support ingredient prep, maintain hygiene standards, and expand your culinary knowledge in a fast-paced environment, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and a strong desire to pursue a culinary career.
• Enthusiasm to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including washing, chopping, and measuring.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safe handling of food
• Learn proper techniques for handling and cutting various food items
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavour profiles
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen workspace, including washing dishes, equipment and utensils

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards

Job description

Peppers Beach Club situated in the heart of Port Douglas, one hours drive north of Cairns in Far North Queensland. The property combines beautifully appointed accommodation consisting of spa suites, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses all within walking distance to four-mile beach and the main street where you will find an array of local shopping options. Guests enjoy a lagoon style pool surrounded by lush palm trees where they can enjoy food and beverage offerings day and night from KOKO Poolside Bar & Kitchen. When enjoying your days off there is plenty to keep you occupied, from the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, there is so much to experience in this little slice of paradise!

Purpose

As a Cook, you are an essential part of our kitchen brigade, assisting experienced chefs in various culinary tasks, learning the art of cooking while contributing to the creation of delectable dishes. You will gain valuable hands‑on experience, develop your culinary skills, and help the team create dishes that leave wonderful memories.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including washing, chopping, and measuring. Learn proper techniques for handling and cutting various food items
• Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safe handling of food
• Seek opportunities to expand your knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavour profiles
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen workspace, including washing dishes, equipment and utensils

Skills & Experience

• Passion for cooking and a strong desire to pursue a culinary career
• Enthusiasm to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.