Who are we:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About K&S Fuels:
K&S Fuels has been servicing the fuel and lubricant needs of South East South Australia for over 60 years and is proud to be the only locally owned fuel distributor in the region. Operating from three bulk fuel depots in Mount Gambier, Millicent, and Naracoorte, along with seven retail service stations and several third-party supplied sites, our reach and capability continue to support the region’s growing needs.
The Opportunity:
With over 80 years as a trusted name in Australian transport, we’re proud to also own and operate modern, state-of-the-art service stations designed to offer more than just fuel. Our Millicent service station and café provides a welcoming environment, quality food, and exceptional service to locals, travellers, and the transport industry.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a talented, passionate, and organised Chef to lead the kitchen in our busy Millicent café. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and reputable business, lead a small team, and make your mark in a modern, well-equipped kitchen environment.
The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and a genuine passion for delivering quality food. Formal commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential, as candidates with strong, relevant experience will be highly considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare the kitchen and café for daily service, ensuring all stations are organised, stocked, and ready
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Cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals including breakfasts, lunches, hot foods, sandwiches, and daily specials
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Lead and support kitchen staff and casual team members to ensure smooth and efficient service
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Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP and regulatory requirements
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Plan and contribute to menus, including seasonal dishes that highlight fresh local produce and appeal to highway customers
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Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and customer satisfaction
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Support stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
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Work closely with store and divisional leadership to meet operational goals, control costs, minimise waste, and drive food sales targets
About You:
- Proven experience as a Chef, ideally within a café, roadhouse, pub, or high-volume kitchen
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage kitchen operations confidently
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Experience planning menus and delivering appealing, practical food offerings
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A hands-on leader who can support, guide, and motivate a small team
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Passionate about food quality, presentation, and customer experience
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Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and cost control
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Reliable and flexible for full-time hours including early starts, evenings, and weekend shifts
- Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications (Cert III, IV, or Diploma) preferred but not essential as equivalent industry experience will be considered.
WhWhy Join us:
- Competitive Remuneration
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Strong commitment to Growth and Development of team members
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Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
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Corporate Health Plan Discount
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Novated Leasing
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Enjoy work life balance - Local work, home every night
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24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Reward & Recognition Program
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Professional growth & development opportunities
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ASX multi modal business with 80 years of history
If you're a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and embraces every opportunity to learn we are keen to hear from you.
For questions, call Christine on (08) 8721 2946 or email us at [email protected] if you are only available outside of work hours and we’ll get back to you. We’re here to make it easy for you!
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
