High-Volume Production Chef — Rotating Shifts & Weekends

Tropic Spirit Catering; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropic Spirit Catering in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a reliable Qualified Chef to join our high-volume production kitchen team. The role focuses on food preparation, structured workflows, and delivering consistent catering for Reef Tour Boats, Charter Boats and Day Tour Groups.

Applicants must hold a trade qualification and have permanent residency. The position operates on a fortnightly rotating roster with early mornings at 4:00am and afternoon starts from 1:00pm, seven days a week, including

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• Permanent residency status required.
• Experience in high-volume production kitchen desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in a high-volume production kitchen to meet quality and safety standards.
• Support daily catering operations and production workflow.
• Collaborate with Chef Director and team to maintain consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Knife skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Food safety

Education

Trade qualification (Chef/Ccook)

Job description

Tropic Spirit Catering in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a reliable Qualified Chef to join our high-volume production kitchen team. The role focuses on food preparation, structured workflows, and delivering consistent catering for Reef Tour Boats, Charter Boats and Day Tour Groups.

Applicants must hold a trade qualification and have permanent residency. The position operates on a fortnightly rotating roster with early mornings at 4:00am and afternoon starts from 1:00pm, seven days a week, including