Kitchen - Cook

Ingenia Communities Group; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexibility

Training and development

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a talented Cook to join the kitchen team at The Beach House Restaurant & Bar. This casual role involves preparing and serving meals, managing stock, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates have food safety training and cooking experience. Additional benefits include career progression and generous discounts. The role is based in Port Stephens, New South Wales.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of HACCP principles.
• Proactive and respectful team player who takes feedback well.
• Ability to lift and stand for long periods safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to high standards.
• Manage stock efficiently and ensure freshness.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Food safety training

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Join to apply for the Kitchen - Cook role at Ingenia Communities Group

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Cook to join our kitchen team at The Beach House Restaurant & Bar, located within Ingenia Holiday Park. This is a casual position with the opportunity to pick up additional hours during peak seasons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to a high standard, following menu guidelines and minimising waste.
• Manage stock efficiently; ordering, receiving, and rotating to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining area, including equipment and surfaces.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive and productive environment.
• Follow all WHS and food safety procedures, including audits, chemical handling, and accurate record-keeping.

About You

• Previous food safety training and a solid understanding of HACCP principles.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking, with strong communication and basic budgeting skills.
• A proactive, respectful team player who takes feedback well and contributes to a positive work culture.
• Ability to manage time effectively, stay calm under pressure, and maintain high standards.
• Comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting, standing for long periods, and using kitchen equipment safely with PPE.

Culture and Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive package, flexibility (including working from home for some roles), extensive training and development, career progression and generous reward and recognition programs including some amazing discounts at our Holiday Parks. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to work in Australia and provide evidence of working rights. All employees of Ingenia Communities must undergo a National Police Check.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Ready to bring your skills to the coast and cook up something special? Apply now and become part of The Beach House team, where your career meets the sea.