Permanent Part-Time - Chef - Cairns Airportcairn

Cater Care; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates

Parking allowance

Laundry allowance

Relish discounts across 650+ retailers

Training and career opportunities

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Chef for Mangrove Jacks, Cairns Airport, Cairns, QLD. This permanent part-time role offers a base rate of 31.30 AUD per hour with penalties for weekends, holidays, and odd hours. Minimum 30 hours/week across 5 shifts, with car parking and laundry allowances.

Join a team focused on care, pride and community in a tropical setting. Ideal candidates have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or 5+ years of kitchen experience, a current driver’s licence and own

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or 5+ years' kitchen experience.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Availability across 7 days, 4:00am–10:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quality meals to a high standard.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen.
• Assist with stock control, food prep and rotation.
• Work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Help deliver a great dining experience for every customer.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Work in paradise while doing what you love!

Permanent Part-Time | Minimum 30 hours/week | Cairns, QLD

Cater Care is looking for a passionate Chef to join the team at Mangrove Jacks, Cairns Airport. If you're looking for a great kitchen role with a tropical lifestyle, this could be your next adventure. This is an opportunity to combine your love of hospitality with the lifestyle that comes with living and working in one of Australia’s most popular tropical destinations.

What's on offer

• Permanent part-time – minimum 30 hours/week, 5 shifts
• Base rate $31.30/hour
• Weekend, public holiday, early morning & late night penalty rates
• $8.65 daily car parking allowance
• $6.16 weekly laundry allowance
• Relish discounts across 650+ retailers
• Training, development and career opportunities with Cater Care

Your Day in the Kitchen

• Prepare and cook quality meals to a high standard
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and service
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen
• Assist with stock control, food preparation and rotation
• Work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team
• Help deliver a great dining experience for every customer

About you

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or 5+ years' equivalent kitchen experience
• Current driver's licence
• Own reliable vehicle as
• Available across 7 days, between 4:00am–10:00pm
• Reliable, team-focused and passionate about quality food

About Cater Care

Cater Care is an Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience across Retail, Remote Services, Education and Aged Care. We believe in Care, Pride and Community and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where our people can grow and thrive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

Ready for your next adventure?

Join Cater Care at Mangrove Jacks and combine your passion for food with the sunshine, adventure and laid-back lifestyle.