Qualified Chef

Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe; Elizabeth Town; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime trading 7am-5pm

Casual with potential to full-time

Penalty rates on weekends/holidays

Four-week rosters

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe in Tasmania is seeking a qualified chef to join our kitchen team for the peak season. Under the Head Chef, you will prepare and plate dishes from our seasonal menu, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation while supporting kitchen operations during busy periods.

We offer daytime trading from 7am to 5pm with no split shifts, casual employment with flexible days and hours, and potential progression to permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen operation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• Great communication skills.
• Professional approach to food safety, hygiene and workplace standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate dishes from seasonal menu, maintain high quality and presentation.
• Follow daily preparation schedules for efficient kitchen production and service.
• Set up, stock and maintain kitchen station.
• Assist with deliveries, storage, stock rotation and general kitchen organisation.
• Maintain high standards in food safety, cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Build strong relationships with front of house and back of house staff.

Skills

High-volume operations

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Food safety & hygiene

Professional standards

Education

Recognised commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe is one of Tasmania's leading tourism and hospitality destinations, welcoming thousands of visitors every week. We're known for high-quality food and beverages, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We're looking for a qualified and experienced chef to join our kitchen team as we enter another busy peak season. You'll be joining an established team where quality, efficiency and teamwork are highly valued.

About the role

• Working under the direction of our Head Chef, your responsibilities will include:
• Preparing and plating dishes from our seasonal menu, maintaining high standards in quality and presentation.
• Following daily preparation schedules to ensure efficient kitchen production and service.
• Setting up, stocking and maintaining your kitchen station.
• Assisting with deliveries, food storage, stock rotation and general kitchen organisation.
• Maintaining high standards in food safety, cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Building strong working relationships with front of house and back of house staff.

About you

We're looking for a qualified chef who has:

• A recognised commercial cookery qualification.
• Experience working in a high-volume kitchen operation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• High attention to detail and pride in food quality and presentation.
• Great communication skills.
• A professional approach to food safety, hygiene and workplace standards.

What we offer

• Daytime trading, with work hours between 7am-5pm and no split shifts.
• Restaurant Industry Award Level 4 pay rates (ranging from $36.81 - $73.63 per hour).
• Regular opportunities to earn weekend and public holiday penalty rates.
• Casual employment with flexible days and hours, with full-time equivalent hours available if desired.
• Stable, long-term employment with opportunities to transition to permanent full-time.
• Rosters planned in four-week blocks, giving you plenty of notice of your shifts.
• A busy, well-established business that continues to invest in its people and facilities.

We're really proud of the positive and inclusive culture we've built at Christmas Hills. We work hard and drive high standards in customer service, but we also like to have plenty of fun behind the scenes.

• Application Closing Date: 13/11/2026