Qualified Chef / Cook

The Spirited Goat; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spirited Goat in Townsville is seeking passionate and reliable Chefs/Cooks to join our team across The Precinct - Idalia, and The Strand. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a busy, quality focused kitchen.

We value hard work, reliability and a positive attitude. Candidates should have Commercial Cookery qualifications (Certificate III or above) and experience in a commercial kitchen. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Must hold a recognised Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate III or above).
• Reliable and hardworking with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Enforce hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Train and support cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including stock ordering.
• Design, prepare and create high-quality dishes for customers.
• Ensure kitchen and equipment comply with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ensure food is properly preserved and stored in appropriate facilities.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Reliable

Teamwork

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate III or above)

Job description

The Spirited Goat is looking for passionate and reliable Chefs/Cooks to join our team across our two Townsville locations — The Precinct - Idalia, and The Strand.

We are a busy hospitality business offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. We pride ourselves on quality food, great customer experiences and creating opportunities for our team to develop and progress within the hospitality industry.

We are looking for people who are hardworking, reliable and take pride in what they do. Whether you are a qualified Chef or an experienced Cook, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Train and support cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including stock ordering.
• Design, prepare and create high-quality dishes for our customers.
• Ensure kitchen and equipment comply with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ensure food is properly preserved and stored in appropriate facilities.
• Training and supporting cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff where required
• Working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen

About You

We are looking for reliable, hardworking team members with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and passion for quality food, who can work well under pressure and contribute positively to a busy kitchen team. Previous commercial kitchen experience is preferred.

As a chef, applicants must hold a recognised Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate III or above) and have relevant experience working in a commercial kitchen.

What We Offer

• Opportunities across two Townsville locations
• A supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• A fast-paced and varied hospitality environment
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced hospitality team

The roles will require flexibility, including weekend and evening availability depending on the location.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent / Evening shifts /Weekend availability Commercial Cookery Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Preferred). Experience: Chef: 2 years (minimum) Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000 per year