Kitchen Hand | Cruise Whitsundays.

Journey Beyond; Airlie Beach; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Journey Beyond travel

Study Assistance Policy

Salary with positive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Private Health discounts

Job summary

Journey Beyond's Cruise Whitsundays in Airlie Beach is seeking a passionate Kitchen Hand on a casual basis. Join the Catering team to prepare and deliver high-quality food, oversee hygiene and safety, and assist with stores and stock control.

The role supports guest satisfaction and daily kitchen operations while promoting a safe, clean environment. The ideal candidate will have working entitlements in Australia for at least three months, a desire to advance in the kitchen, and flexibility

Qualifications

• Working entitlements to work in Australia with a minimum of 3-month commitment.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Drivers Licence.
• SITHFAB009A - QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare high quality food
• Help maintain high standard of food safety and hygiene - washing dishes, keeping the workspace clean and tidy
• Assist with delivery of stores and stock control

Skills

Knife skills

Self-motivated

Energy & enthusiasm

Time management

Job description

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia's first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there's no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won't find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!

About Journey Beyond

Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About The Role

We are currently seeking passionate, motivated and energetic Kitchen Hand to join the Cruise Whitsundays team on a casual basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences by supporting the Catering team to prepare and deliver exceptional high-quality food and assist the day-to-day kitchen operations. In addition to guest satisfaction, this role will involve overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety in food preparation areas and assist with the delivery of stores and stock control.

Key responsibilities

• Help prepare high quality food
• Help maintain high standard of food safety and hygiene - washing dishes, keeping the workspace clean and tidy
• Assist with delivery of stores and stock control

About You

The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that's dynamic and you have fun when you work!

To be successful in this role, you will have/be

• The necessary working entitlements to work in Australia with a minimum of 3-month commitment
• Desire to advance your career in the kitchen
• Knife skills (highly desired)
• Self-motivated, with great energy - A real multitasker
• Proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Impeccable personal integrity
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure

Requirements

• Previous experience working in kitchens
• Drivers Licence
• SITHFAB009A - QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol (Desirable)

Benefits

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
• Discounts at the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits