Rural Station Cook: Meal Planning & Community Events

Martian Logic Pty; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Rural Queensland living

Job summary

Clonagh Station in Northwest Queensland is seeking a hands-on Cook to provide high-quality meals for about 18 staff daily and to help create a welcoming dining experience.

The role suits someone organised, who enjoys cooking and baking, thriving in a busy rural environment on a cattle breeding station. Accommodation and meals are supplied with a competitive salary; resident in rural QLD offers a unique lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Love of cooking and baking.
• Good understanding of nutrition and attention to stock ordering/meal planning/time management.
• Strong food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving daily meals for approximately 18 station staff.
• Planning and preparing breakfast, smoko, lunch and dinner, including packed options for staff in the paddock.
• Developing nutritious and varied menus for a hardworking station workforce.
• Catering for larger station events and programs throughout the year.
• Managing meal planning, stock ordering and inventory.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation at all times.
• Demonstrating strong organisation and time management to ensure meals are prepared and served promptly.
• Working independently while contributing to the broader station community and culture.

Job description

Clonagh Station in Northwest Queensland is seeking a hands-on Cook to provide high-quality meals for about 18 staff daily and to help create a welcoming dining experience.

The role suits someone organised, who enjoys cooking and baking, thriving in a busy rural environment on a cattle breeding station. Accommodation and meals are supplied with a competitive salary; resident in rural QLD offers a unique lifestyle.