Full Time Cook - Tourist Hotel

Australia Chef Migration; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Chef Migration seeks an experienced Cook for a busy tourist hotel in Queanbeyan, NSW. Join an energetic team led by a dedicated head chef and enjoy a fast-paced kitchen environment focused on quality and modern dishes.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a professional kitchen, can work a 5-day, 7-day operation, and show strong communication, grooming, and food presentation skills. Flexibility and customer service orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation.
• Flexible and customer-service oriented.
• Immaculate grooming and presentation.
• Strong food presentation and high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes across multiple cuisines.
• Maintain hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Work across a rotating roster Mon-Sun.
• Manage your own kitchen sections and support the team.

Skills

Communication

Food hygiene

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent

Job description

Tourist Hotel in Queanbeyan is looking for an additional Cook who will be working within an energetic, friendly environment, with a dedicated Head Chef and team who are fun and treat each other like a big family. This is a unique opportunity for a professional cook looking to join the kitchen team and to enjoy the fast-paced environment this venue has to offer.

We are looking for an outstanding person who has some experience working in a busy commercial kitchen across a variety of cuisines and styles, delivering good quality and modern innovative food.

• Minimum 2 - 3 years experience in a professional environment
• Able to work 5 days across a 7-day operation
• Must have qualifications or trade experience equivalent
• Flexible and willing attitude, clear communication and customer service skills
• Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
• Ability to manage your own sections and deliver a consistently high standard of food throughout service
• Take pride in food presentation, always ensuring top quality
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Food Hygiene compliance, knowledge and practices
• Availability for rotating roster across Mon to Sun
• Job will require approx. 38 hrs per week