Cook - Clonagh

Paraway Pastoral Company; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals supplied

Job summary

Paraway Pastoral Company is seeking a Cook at Clonagh Station in rural Queensland. You will prepare meals for staff, plan menus and cater for events, ensuring high hygiene standards in a busy station kitchen.

Live and work in rural Queensland with accommodation and meals supplied; independence and strong organisational skills are essential for daily operations and event catering.

Qualifications

• Experience planning meals and managing time in a busy kitchen.
• Stock ordering and inventory control experience.
• Ability to prepare meals for ~18 staff and cater for larger events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals for approximately 18 station staff.
• Plan breakfast, smoko, lunch and dinner with options for staff in the paddock.
• Develop nutritious menus for a hardworking station workforce.
• Cater for larger station events and programs throughout the year.
• Manage meal planning, stock ordering and inventory to keep the kitchen well supplied.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation at all times.
• Demonstrate strong organisation and time management to ensure meals are served promptly.
• Work independently while contributing to the wider station community.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Nutrition

Food hygiene

Job description

In the role of Cook at Clonagh Station, you will play an important role in supporting our station team by providing high-quality meals and creating a welcoming dining experience. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is organised, enjoys cooking and baking, and thrives in a busy rural environment.

Clonagh is a 207,000 hectare cattle breeding station located in Northwest QLD, 70Km north of our local town Cloncurry. The station is situated within a very social/eventful area, with the successful applicant being able to be involved in many community/social events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving daily meals for approximately 18 station staff
• Planning and preparing breakfast, smoko, lunch and dinner, including packed smoko and lunch options for staff working in the paddock.
• Developing nutritious and varied menus that cater to the needs of a hardworking station workforce.
• Catering for larger station events and programs throughout the year, including Induction Week, Future Leaders Week, Colt Challenge activities and other station gatherings, where guest numbers may increase significantly. The ability to plan ahead, stay organised and confidently cater for larger groups is essential.
• Managing meal planning, stock ordering and inventory to ensure the kitchen is well supplied and operating efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation at all times.
• Demonstrating strong organisation and time management skills to ensure meals are prepared and served promptly each day.
• Working independently while also contributing positively to the broader station community and culture.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have a love of cooking and baking. It is essential you have a good understanding of nutrition and attention for details in stock ordering, meal planning and time management. We are looking for a cook who prioritises high food hygiene standards.

What we offer:

A competitive salary, with food and accommodation supplied. The opportunity to live and work in rural Queensland.

Other Requirements:

Having your own transport is not essential but would be great for you to have your own independence.

QFever vaccination is required prior to arrival and costs reimbursed for vaccination after completing the probation period.