Cook

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual SeaLink Employee Travel Allow8

25% off resort dining, retail and spa

Access to Employee Training Programs

Employee Award Programs

Free island K'gari Explorer Tours

Free ferry transfers to-and-from the岛

Working Life (EAP)

Job summary

K’gari Beach Resort, part of the Kelsian Group, invites applications for a Cook to join our vibrant kitchen team on K'gari. You will prepare, cook and serve meals across resort outlets, ensuring quality, presentation and safety in line with menus and Head Chef guidance.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of cook experience, a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, and a Food Safety Course. The role offers a supportive team, professional development and opportunities across resort dining venues.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Cook.
• Food Safety Course essential, with RSA desirable.
• Previous experience in 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.
• Positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills and passion for quality cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for guests in line with menu guidelines, recipes, resort standards and direction from the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and timely meal delivery across resort outlets.
• Follow safe food handling procedures, including correct storage and temperature control of food items.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, health and safety standards within the Kitchen Department.
• Use, clean and care for kitchen equipment and utensils according to policy.
• Assist with stock management, stocktakes and estimating food requirements when required.
• Liaise with Food and Beverage Attendants regarding meal completion and service instructions.
• Support apprentices and Kitchen Stewards under direction from the Head Chef.
• Participate in WHS activities, training, meetings and drills.
• Work across resort outlets and split shifts (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as required.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Course

Job description

The base salary for this role is between $75,000 to $80,000

About the Opportunity

Join our vibrant kitchen team at K’gari Beach Resort on beautiful K'gari. We’re looking for a Cook who is passionate about preparing quality meals, working as part of a supportive team and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests across our resort outlets.

About the Role

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking and serving general meals for guests in line with menu guidelines, recipes, resort standards and direction from the Head Chef or Sous Chef. You will work across multiple resort outlets, helping maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

The position is located at K’gari Beach Resort on beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island). K’gari is part of the KBRV Resort Operations Pty Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for guests in line with menu guidelines, recipes, resort standards and direction from the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and timely meal delivery across resort outlets.
• Follow safe food handling procedures, including correct storage and temperature control of food items.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, health and safety standards within the Kitchen Department.
• Use, clean and care for kitchen equipment and utensils in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock management, stocktakes and estimating food requirements when required.
• Liaise with Food and Beverage Attendants regarding meal completion and service instructions.
• Support apprentices and Kitchen Stewards under direction from the Head Chef.
• Participate in workplace health and safety activities, training, meetings and emergency drills as required.
• Work across resort outlets and split shifts, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, as operationally required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualifications, e.g. Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Cook.
• 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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team*

• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Working Life (EAP)

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

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.

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.