Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced and passionate Commis Chef to join the team at Qualia. Serving premium amazing food to both guests and island restaurants, this is your opportunity to live and work in paradise while doing what you love.
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Craft your creations – produce gourmet breads and pastries in a high-volume, quality-focused bakery.
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Live the island lifestyle – walk to work, avoid city traffic, and enjoy your downtime on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Enjoy amazing benefits – full-time role, subsidised furnished staff accommodation, discounts on activities/dining
As a Commis Chef at Qualia, you'll work both individually and as a member of a cohesive team to provide consistently high standards of food quality and production, whilst adhering to Hamilton Island Resort's product standards and specifications.
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Prepare and bake high-quality bread, pastry, and baked goods from scratch.
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Support daily high-volume production for both retail and restaurant service.
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Ensure all products meet quality and presentation standards.
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Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene protocols.
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Work collaboratively with the bakery team to meet production schedules and daily targets.
You’re a passionate Commis chef who takes pride in your craft and works well in a fast-paced team environment. You’re reliable, efficient, and dedicated to consistently producing quality food
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Trade certificate in Retail/Baking combined or in patisserie through TAFE, or equivalent (Essential)
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Minimum one year experience as a Commis chef in an international hotel, restaurant, or reputable commercial kitchen (Essential)
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Through knowledge and experience of volume production (Desirable)
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International experience (Desirable)
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!
