Cook

Port Arthur Historic Site; Port Arthur; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania seeks a Cook to assist with meal preparation and presentation to a high standard, aligned with Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority procedures.

The role involves all duties to ensure food is prepared and presented as required, with strong customer service and adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations).
• Food Handlers Certificate (SITXFSA005).
• Certificate II in Commercial Cookery.

Responsibilities

• General cookery, preparation, and presentation to a high standard of food and beverage items.
• Follow determined back of house operations while ensuring a high standard of product presentation.
• Strong front of house presence including communication with visitors and employees when required whilst modeling excellent customer service to other kitchen staff.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of work venue, equipment, and tools.
• Ensure all Food Safety Standards are adhered to at all times.
• Understand and portray PAHSMA’s core values and ethics.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all team members in a harmonious way.
• Understand and comply with PAHSMA’s Work Health and Safety processes.

Education

Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)

Food Handlers Certificate (SITXFSA005)

Certificate II in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Port Arthur Historic Site – Port Arthur TAS

The Cook will assist with the preparation of meals, food and beverage items in accordance with established procedures or as directed by Senior Chefs.

The role of Cook undertakes all duties necessary to ensure that food is handled, prepared and presented to the specified requirements of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority.

The Cook will assist with the preparation of meals, food and beverage items in accordance with established procedures or as directed by Senior Chefs.

The role of Cook undertakes all duties necessary to ensure that food is handled, prepared and presented to the specified requirements of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority.

Hours per fortnight

38 per fortnight minimum

Duties

• General cookery, preparation, and presentation to a high standard of food and beverage items
• Follow determined back of house operations while ensuring a high standard of product presentation.
• Strong front of house presence including communication with visitors and employees when required whilst modeling excellent customer service to other kitchen staff.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of work venue, equipment, and tools.
• Ensure all Food Safety Standards are adhered to at all times.
• Understand and portray PAHSMA’s core values and ethics.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all team members in a harmonious way.
• Understand and comply with PAHSMA’s Work Health and Safety processes.

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
• Food Handlers Certificate (SITXFSA005)
• Certificate II in Commercial Cookery

Download the Position Description and Associated Documents

PD - Cook B2 TOPS - 2025-06-16 (7).pdf

Info for Applicants - Cook.pdf

For more information

John Churchill

Food & Beverage Manager

0438 471 ***

**************@portarthur.org.au

Note: As defined in the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority Award, a “'Rostered Day Worker’ (RDW) is an employee who is rostered to work across the seven days of the week. This is inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays with Pay. A RDW is paid the same hourly rate regardless of the day of the week on which work is undertaken.”