Cook

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Taldora; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation provided

Ongoing training and development

Employee discounts and service recogn

Recognition programs

Job summary

AACo is seeking a Station Cook at Dalgonally Station, 80km north of Julia Creek, Queensland. You will prepare nutritious meals for staff, visitors and contractors, while keeping a safe, clean kitchen and helping maintain a welcoming station community.

Ideal candidates have cooking, hospitality or catering experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to live and work in a remote station environment. Join a historic, country-at-heart team focused on safety and care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking, hospitality or catering role.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and nutritional meal preparation.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in station life.
• Flexibility to live and work in a remote station environment.
• A positive attitude and team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked breakfasts, smoko and dinner for station staff.
• Plan and deliver nutritious, varied meals to support the demands of station work.
• Cater for visitors, contractors and station events as required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness. Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure staff lunch provisions and pantry supplies are well stocked.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen and dining environment.
• Work closely with Station Management to support operational requirements.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

We are looking for a talented Station Cook to join our team at Dalgonally Station, located 80km north of Julia Creek, Queensland. In this hands-on role, you'll play an important part in supporting station life by preparing nutritious meals for station staff, visitors and contractors, while maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming kitchen environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in creating positive experiences for others and is looking to be part of a close-knit station community.

Who are we:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.

We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we'd love you to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cooked breakfasts, smoko and dinner for station staff.
• Plan and deliver nutritious, varied meals to support the demands of station work.
• Cater for visitors, contractors and station events as required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness. Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure staff lunch provisions and pantry supplies are well stocked.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming kitchen and dining environment.
• Work closely with Station Management to support operational requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a cooking, hospitality or catering role.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and nutritional meal preparation.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in station life.
• Flexibility to live and work in a remote station environment.
• A positive attitude and team-focused mindset.

Benefits:

• Air-conditioned accommodation provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and service recognition programs.

We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via [e-mail].