Live-In Chef and Kitchen Hand

Well Smart Investment Holding (Bris) Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Free meals

Laundry services

Job summary

Well Smart Investment Holding (Bris) Pty Ltd – Lindeman Island QLD is seeking a hardworking Live-In Chef specialising in Chinese cuisine to join our on-site team on a full-time basis.

This remote, on-island role requires high-volume cooking for 60+ workers, with on-site accommodation and meals provided. You will manage inventory, raw ingredients, and ensure safe, hygienic kitchens while adapting to island supply challenges.

Qualifications

• Commercial cookery qualifications and a current Food Safety certificate are highly regarded.
• Experience in high-volume remote kitchens and bulk catering is essential.

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Cooking to feed 60+ people daily.
• Daily preparation with wok cooking, roasting, steaming, and bulk meal prep.
• Stock management and proper storage of ingredients in a remote location.
• Adapt to supply chain challenges inherent to a remote island site.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards and keep the workspace clean.
• Collaborate with kitchen and camp teams to ensure smooth meal services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Bulk catering

Remote experience

Resilience

Flexible roster

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications

Food Safety certificate

Job description

Well Smart Investment Holding (Bris) Pty Ltd – Lindeman Island QLD

Position Title: Live-In Chef and Kitchen hand

Location: Lindeman Island, Queensland, Australia

Reporting To: Head Chef / Site Manager

Kitchen hand salary: $65,000 + Superannuation

Lindeman Island Resort is seeking a hardworking and resilient Live-In Chef specialising in Chinese Cuisine to join our on-site team on a full-time basis.

We need a solid, hands-on culinary professional with a background in high-volume, remote kitchen operations. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Whitsundays while keeping our crew energised with authentic, high-quality Chinese meals during the development of our exciting new resort.

Please note: This role is based on an active construction site, and the successful candidate must be comfortable and adaptable to working in these rough-and-ready conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• High-Volume Cooking: Prepare and cook hearty, authentic meals for a large workforce, confidently helping cater for at least 60 persons daily.
• Daily Preparation: Support daily kitchen operations, bringing strong skills in wok cooking, roasting, steaming, and bulk meal prep to deliver varied and nutritious menus.
• Stock & Storage: Assist with inventory management, including receiving, rotating, and properly storing specialist Asian ingredients, fresh produce, and dry goods in a remote location.
• Adaptability: Work creatively with the ingredients available, adapting to the supply chain challenges inherent in a remote island location.
• Safety and Hygiene: Maintain strict adherence to all food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring your workspace is kept exceptionally clean and compliant with regulations.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the broader kitchen and camp team, assisting where needed to ensure smooth, efficient meal services.

What We're Looking For

• Culinary Expertise: Strong, hands-on skills in a wide range of cuisine, with the ability to execute bulk catering recipes without losing authenticity or flavour.
• Remote Experience: Previous experience working in challenging remote locations (such as mine sites, remote camps, or offshore rigs), demonstrating the ability to cook for large groups daily.
• Resilience: The physical and mental stamina to handle the specific demands of a remote construction site environment.
• Work Ethic: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to put your head down and work hard as part of a small, dynamic team.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible roster, which includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, often on a split-shift basis.
• Certifications: Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and a current Food Safety certificate are highly regarded.
• Accommodation: On-site accommodation and meals are provided at no cost, along with full laundry services.
• Location: The unparalleled opportunity to live and work in a unique, breathtaking island location in the Whitsundays.