Harvest Cook, NARRABRI NSW

AusAG Rural; Narrabri; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation for couple

All meals included

Potential on-farm partner work

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Northwest NSW is seeking a cook to feed a crew of up to 20 during the harvest season. Plan, prepare and serve hearty, home‑style meals, from paddock lunches to hot evening dinners, with meals included and catering for the day’s demands.

Accommodation is available for singles or couples, with potential on‑farm work for a partner depending on experience. Commencement is expected within 2–3 weeks, for a 4–6 week assignment, in a rural harvest environment.

Qualifications

• Cooking for groups of up to 20 with varied meal types.
• Ability to plan and deliver meals to suit a busy harvest schedule.
• Organised and independent kitchen management in a rural setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook hearty meals for up to 20 harvest workers, including paddock lunches and hot dinners.
• Pack and organise meals to meet daily production needs in a paddock setting.
• Keep the kitchen tidy and manage multiple meals through the day.

Skills

Cooking for groups

Meal planning

Organisation

Independence

Job description

Cook for a crew of 20 this harvest, enjoy rural living in Northwest NSW, and bring your partner along with the opportunity for them to work on farm too.

• Cook hearty, home-style meals: From paddock lunches and fresh sandwiches to smoko cakes, slices and hot evening meals.
• Play a key role in harvest: Keep the crew fuelled with well-planned meals, prepared and packed to suit the demands of a busy harvest operation.
• Make it a couple's opportunity: Single or couple accommodation available, all meals included, plus potential on-farm work for your partner depending on experience.

Based on a large-scale dryland cropping property between Walgett and Narrabri in North West NSW, this is an opportunity to be part of a working agricultural operation during the busy harvest period.
Reporting to the farm management team, this position would suit someone who is organised, practical and confident in the kitchen, with the ability to manage meals for up to 20 people. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, planning ahead and preparing generous, home-style food to keep the crew going throughout harvest.
Commencement: Expected within the next 2-3 weeks, with an anticipated duration of 4-6 weeks.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Meal planning and preparation: Plan, prepare and cook hearty, home-style meals for up to 20 harvest workers, including hot evening meals, sandwiches, wraps and rolls for the paddock crew.
• Harvest catering: Prepare and pack meals for workers in the paddock, ensuring food is ready when needed and suited to the demands of a busy harvest operation.
• Organisation: Bake cakes, slices and other smoko treats while keeping the kitchen organised, managing preparation and coordinating multiple meals throughout the day.

Selection Criteria:

• Cooking ability: Confidently prepare good, hearty meals for a group, with the ability to cater for a range of meal requirements, from packed paddock lunches to hot evening dinners and smoko treats.
• Organisation and multitasking: Manage meal preparation, cooking and packing efficiently, keeping on top of timings and ensuring the harvest crew is fed throughout the day.
• Reliability and independence: Take responsibility for the kitchen, plan ahead and work independently in a rural harvest environment where flexibility and a practical approach are essential.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation and inclusions: Single or couple accommodation available, with all meals included. Potential on-farm work for a partner in a chaser bin or silo ground crew role, depending on experience.
• Remuneration and engagement: Day rate negotiable based on experience. Seasonal position commencing in approximately 2-3 weeks and running for an estimated 4-6 weeks.