Cook | Cruise Whitsundays

Journey Beyond

Airlie Beach

On-site

AUD 52,000 - 66,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts on travel and experiences

Attractive salary and positive work environment

Study Assistance Policy

Career progression opportunities

Parental Leave program

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merch

Discounts at Cruise Café & Bar

Discounts on bar on board vessels

Free public transport

Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Job summary

A leading experiential tourism company in Airlie Beach is looking for a passionate Cook to join the Catering team. The role involves preparing high-quality food and ensuring guest satisfaction while maintaining hygiene and safety in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have commercial cooking skills, be self-motivated, and possess excellent communication abilities. Flexible working hours are expected, including weekends. A career progression and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Flexible to work at various times including weekends.
Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure.
Able to work autonomously and in a team.
Flexible hours including weekends.
Strong communication with kitchen and water staff.
HLTAID011 and HLTAID015 are desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.
Pack food safely for on-water experiences.
Maintain hygiene and safety in food preparation areas.
Clean kitchen and kitchenware.

Skills

Commercial cooking and knife skills

Self-motivated with great energy

High level attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Autonomous

Team player

Flexible hours

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Commercial Cookery qualifications

Job description

Overview

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports. Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia\'s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef. From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there\'s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won\'t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!

About Journey Beyond

Australia\'s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a passionate, motivated and energetic Cook to join the Catering team on a casual basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences through supporting the Catering Supervisor and Catering Chef to prepare and deliver exceptional high-quality food and assist the day-to-day kitchen operations. In addition to guest satisfaction, this role will involve overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety in food preparation areas.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction
Safe packing of food for on-water experiences
Overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas
Cleaning of kitchen, storerooms and kitchenware

About You

The successful candidate will be flexible to work at various times throughout the day, either early mornings or afternoon starts with late finishes in our off-site catering facility. The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that\'s dynamic and you have fun when you work! To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

Commercial cooking and knife skills
Be highly self-motivated, with great energy - A real multi-tasker
High level attention to detail
Have proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff in the kitchen and on water

Requirements