Demi Chef

Kelsian Group; Fraser Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel

ALL Heartists program access

25% dining/retail/spa discount

Employee Training Programs

Employee Award Programs

Free island tours

Free ferry transfers

Pool, gym and tennis access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

K'gari Beach Resort on K'gari Island is seeking a trade-qualified Demi Chef to join our culinary team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will cook and serve meals to guests, following menu guidelines and resort standards. This full-time role requires relocation to the island and a broad rostering system.

You will work with a supportive kitchen team to deliver high-quality dining experiences. Applicants should have Certificate III in cookery, Food Safety, and at least 2 years of experience in a

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Food Safety Course is essential; RSA desirable.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Demi Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Broad rostering system experience and good time management.
• Advanced communication and organisational skills with grooming and presentation.
• Experience in a multi-outlet resort or hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve general and specialised meals according to menu guidelines and kitchen direction.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and WHS standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals as per resort standards.
• Communicate effectively with Food and Beverage staff and collaborate with apprentices and kitchen team.
• Assist with baking, pastry, butchering, stock management and kitchen prep as required.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Course

RSA desirable

Job description

The Benefits

• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• Access to Worldwide ALL Heartists program
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Access to the pool, staff gym and tennis courts.
• Working Life (EAP)

*Conditions and employment duration may apply

About the Opportunity

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a trade-qualified Demi Chef to join our culinary team at K'gari Beach Resort on beautiful K'gari. If you bring creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for great food, this is your chance to make your mark in a supportive island kitchen team.

This full-time role is 76 hours per fortnight across a broad rostering system and requires you to relocate and live on the island at K'gari Beach Resort.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Demi Chef is responsible for cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and K'gari Beach Resort standards. You will bring flair, teamwork and motivation to the kitchen while supporting the delivery of high-quality dining experiences for our guests.

Key Role Requirements

• Cook and serve general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and Workplace Health & Safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure quality, presentation and timely delivery of meals in line with K'gari Beach Resort standards and company policies and procedures.
• Communicate efficiently with Food and Beverage staff and work collaboratively with apprentices, kitchen stewards and the broader kitchen team.
• Assist with baking, pastry cooking, butchering, stock management and kitchen preparation as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education.
• Food Safety Course essential, with Responsible Service of Alcohol desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Demi Chef role preferred, with demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to work across a broad rostering system with efficient and effective time management skills.
• Advanced communication and organisational skills, exceptional grooming and presentation, and a flair for creating excellent cuisine.
• Previous experience within a multi-outlet resort or hotel environment.

About us

K'gariis aWorld Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part ofSeaLink Marine & Tourism,one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of theKelsian Group- Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.