Cook - Popeye's Fish & Chips

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised furnished staff accomodatio

Employee discounts

Job summary

Popeye's Fish & Chips on Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced Cook to join our busy casual dining team in the Marina. You’ll cook seafood and takeaway menu items, manage fryer operations and maintain consistent quality during peak service, while working with a supportive team.

We offer a fast-paced environment, a rotating roster and subsidised furnished staff accommodation with employee discounts. Join us to deliver great island dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen or takeaway food outlet.
• Seafood handling and fryer operations knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on cooking of fish and chips and takeaway items, focusing on fryer operations and seafood prep.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and uphold food safety standards during busy service.

Skills

Experience as cook

Teamwork

Food safety

Organisation

Tools

Commercial fryers

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

1d ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises

Located in Hamilton Island's Marina , Popeye's Fish & Chips is a popular casual dining outlet serving classic fish and chips and takeaway favourites to guests enjoying island life. With a focus on fresh, consistently prepared meals and efficient service, it's a busy kitchen where teamwork and organisation are essential.

We're looking for an experienced Cook to join the Popeye's team. If you're confident working with seafood, enjoy fast-paced takeaway service and can maintain quality while managing a high volume of orders, this is a great opportunity to bring your cooking skills to one of Hamilton Island's casual dining venues.

COOK - Popeye's Fish & Chips

Located in Hamilton Island's Marina , Popeye's Fish & Chips is a popular casual dining outlet serving classic fish and chips and takeaway favourites to guests enjoying island life. With a focus on fresh, consistently prepared meals and efficient service, it's a busy kitchen where teamwork and organisation are essential.

We're looking for an experienced Cook to join the Popeye's team. If you're confident working with seafood, enjoy fast-paced takeaway service and can maintain quality while managing a high volume of orders, this is a great opportunity to bring your cooking skills to one of Hamilton Island's casual dining venues.

Why you'll love working with us

• Work in a busy fish and chips outlet in Hamilton Island's Marina
• Build your experience in high-volume takeaway food service
• Join a hands-on, team-focused kitchen environment
• Enjoy subsidised furnished staff accommodation and employee discounts
• Live and work in the heart of the Whitsundays

What you'll be doing

You'll be hands-on preparing and cooking fish and chips and other takeaway menu items, with a strong focus on fryer operations, seafood preparation and maintaining consistent quality during busy service periods.

You’ll manage your preparation, monitor cooking times and ensure orders are completed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with the team, you’ll help maintain a clean, organised kitchen while following food safety and handling standards.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen or takeaway food outlet
• Experience preparing and cooking seafood, particularly fish and chips, highly regarded
• Confidence operating commercial fryers and managing multiple orders
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-volume food service environment
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling
• Good organisation, attention to detail and a positive team-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster based on operational requirements

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.