Chef

Hospitality · Port Douglas, Cairns & Far North QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Port Douglas, Cairns and Far North Queensland: an established hospitality operation is hiring experienced Cooks and Chefs for its kitchen team.

They want candidates with a strong commercial background who can prove they maintain quality, work efficiently through busy services and contribute positively to a professional kitchen. Skills, genuine experience and reliability are what get you considered.

Successful candidates may benefit from competitive remuneration, potential accommodation options and ongoing career development. A verification and assessment process applies, so submit only genuine records, and treat any offer that skips proper checks with caution.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate lunch and dinner service preparation, completing mise en place and food prep each day
Cook meals to the set standards, sticking to recipes while keeping quality and consistency
Check presentation, portion control and quality of every dish
Contribute to recipe and menu development if required
Manage multiple cooking tasks in busy service, keeping performance consistent in a high-volume environment
Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised workstation and apply proper food safety and hygiene procedures
Work closely with the wider kitchen team and ensure preparation and cooking are completed on schedule
Adapt to shifting service requirements and kitchen priorities
Pitch in on general kitchen operations as required
Contribute to a cooperative, professional and positive workplace

Requirements & Eligibility

Professional experience as a Cook or Chef that you can demonstrate
Proven commercial kitchen experience, including work in busy, high-volume hospitality environments
Ability to deliver consistent food quality under pressure
Sound knowledge of cooking methods and food preparation, with the ability to follow recipes and kitchen procedures accurately
Strong organisational and time management skills
Reliable, professional handling of workplace responsibilities
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a kitchen team
Positive attitude, strong work ethic and passion for hospitality and food preparation
Availability for weekends, early mornings and late-night shifts when required
Experience across multiple hospitality venues is advantageous
Substantial industry experience and/or relevant culinary qualifications
Ability to meet applicable Australian employment and visa requirements and willingness to take part in the required candidate verification and assessment process; sponsorship available for eligible, suitably experienced candidates

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