Our client, The Trustee for Diamond Dough No 1 Trust t/a River Cruz Cafe, is seeking experienced and dedicated Cooks & Chefs to join their busy venue in Bundaberg, QLD. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary package of AUD 70–80K per annum, plus superannuation, with the final offer negotiable for the ideal candidate.
The kitchen operates as a full-service, fine-dining environment, delivering breakfast, lunch, and dinner services alongside peak weekend and seasonal demand. The role requires cooks who can work with precision and creativity, maintain exceptional food quality under pressure, and contribute to a professional, team-driven kitchen.
These are full-time positions offering a salary range of AUD 70,000 to AUD 80,000 per annum plus superannuation, aligned with skills, experience, and operational capability.
Scope of the Work:
- The day-to-day operation of a busy kitchen, including delegating staff, stock rotation and relevant paperwork.
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure the timely delivery of services.
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
- Collaborate with other personnel to execute the menu, considering factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
- Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) AND HACCP
- Prepare and ensure a regulated oven, utensils, and grill for the shift
- Cook the order according to food health and safety standards
- Support senior chefs by executing their direction into consistently high-quality dishes, maintaining efficiency and precision across all sections of the kitchen.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
- Train junior staff to uphold the standard of the venue and maintain operational efficiency.
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.
- Preferably have Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery
- Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.
- Have at least 2- 3 years of work experience as a Cook or Chef.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Exceptional communication skills.
What you’ll get in return:
- Opportunities for Career Progression
- Be Part of a Historic, Community-Focused Venue
- Great work environment
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bundaberg QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- If you are a visa holder, provide a subclass and expiry date.
- Do you have a valid skills assessment related to the role? Please provide your skills assessment status.
- Do you have a valid PTE/IELTS? If yes, provide each band score.
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
