Demi Chef

RPMGlobal; Whitsunday Regional; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised furnished staff accomodati​

Job summary

The Palms on Hamilton Island is seeking a qualified Demi Chef to join our busy outdoor grill kitchen. You will work hands-on across preparation and service, focusing on smoked meats and grill items, supporting your section and ensuring dishes are prepared to standard during peak periods.

Candidates should hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and have previous experience in a commercial kitchen, with comfort around grills and high heat.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Comfortable working around grills and high heat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes across prep and service to standard.
• Support your section and maintain consistency during busy service.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service moving in hot outdoor conditions.

Skills

Grill experience

High-heat environment

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

DEMI CHEF - The Palms

Located on Hamilton Island, The Palms offers a menu focused on smoked meats and grill items, with chefs working hands‑on in a busy outdoor kitchen environment.

We're looking for a qualified Demi Chef who enjoys working with the grill, is comfortable around high heat and is ready to continue developing their culinary career. This is a physically demanding role in a hot, outdoor environment, so you'll need to be comfortable working in these conditions throughout service.

Why you'll love working with us

• Build your experience working with smoked meats and grill cookery
• Develop your skills as part of an experienced kitchen team
• Take the next step in your culinary career with Hamilton Island
• Enjoy subsidised furnished staff accommodation
• Live and work in the heart of the Whitsundays

What you'll be doing

You'll work hands‑on across preparation and service, with a strong focus on smoked meats and grill items. You'll support your section, prepare and cook dishes consistently to standard and work closely with the wider kitchen team to keep service moving during busy periods.

The kitchen operates in an outdoor environment where you'll be working around grills and significant heat, so you'll need the stamina, organisation and attitude to perform consistently in hot conditions.

What we're looking for

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Grill experience and confidence cooking meats highly regarded
• Comfortable working around grills in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistency during busy service
• Strong teamwork, organisation and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and desire to continue developing your culinary career

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.