Enthusiastic and Capable Cooks - Cairns
Bargara Hotel Operations Pty Ltd is hiring enthusiastic and capable Cooks to support kitchen operations across two iconic coastal venues—Bargara Beach Hotel and Kacy’s Bargara Beach Motel. Located along the vibrant shoreline of Bargara, QLD, this opportunity offers the ideal blend of professional growth and relaxed seaside living, just 55 minutes by air or 4 hours’ drive from Brisbane.
These full-time roles offer a competitive salary package ranging from 70-80K AUD per annum plus superannuation, with flexibility for the right candidates. The successful applicants will play a key role in food preparation and service, working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.If you’re reliable, hands-on, and ready to thrive in a well-established hospitality environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Scope of the role:- Regularly prepare, cook, and season various foods according to the menu.
- Portion and present food as required, ensuring the set quality.
- Ensuring proper storage per controlled temperature guidelines.
- Season dishes correctly during the cooking process to enhance flavour.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure they meet established standards.
- Assess food items to ensure they meet quality and safety criteria.
- Cook orders in compliance with food health and safety standards and dietary requirements.
- Routine kitchen operations, including stock rotation, and necessary paperwork on a daily basis.
- Set up and organise workstations efficiently.
- Prepare ovens, utensils, and grills for shifts.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP protocols.
- Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
- Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.
- Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery
- Have at least 2 years of work experience as a Cook
- Ability to work in a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development within a respected hospitality group
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while working in one of Queensland’s most scenic coastal destinations
How to join the team
Please submit an online application to join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding career. Only successful applicants will be contacted.Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.