Demi Chef — Full‑Time Kitchen Pro with Growth

Minor Hotels; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two consecutive days off each week

Overtime and penalty rates

Staff meals during shifts

Uniforms provided

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort, part of Minor Hotels, seeks a skilled Demi Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will assist with food preparation, cooking, plating, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for guests.

You will work across a rotating roster, maintain high hygiene standards (HACCP/OHS), mentor junior staff, participate in menu planning, and enjoy benefits including staff meals, uniforms, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef or similar kitchen role.
• Australian cookery qualification, ideally Certificate III.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, food prep and presentation standards.
• Understanding of HACCP, OH&S and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong teamwork, communication and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in line with menu standards.
• Assist development and plating of high-quality meals.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Work with kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Support and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu planning and kitchen efficiency improvements.

Skills

Demi Chef

Food preparation

Plating presentation

HACCP

OH&S

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort, part of Minor Hotels, seeks a skilled Demi Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will assist with food preparation, cooking, plating, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for guests.

You will work across a rotating roster, maintain high hygiene standards (HACCP/OHS), mentor junior staff, participate in menu planning, and enjoy benefits including staff meals, uniforms, and onsite parking.