Cook | Cruise Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.About UsCruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!About Journey BeyondAustralia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort.Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.About the roleWe are currently seeking a passionate, motivated and energetic Cook to join the Catering team on a full-time basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences through supporting the Catering Supervisor and Catering Chef to prepare and deliver exceptional high-quality food and assist the day-to-day kitchen operations. In addition to guest satisfaction, this role will involve overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety in food preparation areas.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparation of menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction
Safe packing of food for on-water experiences
Overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas
Cleaning of kitchen, storerooms and kitchenware

About youThe successful candidate will be flexible to work at various times throughout the day, either early mornings or afternoon starts with late finishes in our off-site catering facility. The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that’s dynamic and you have fun when you work! To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

Commercial cooking and knife skills
Be highly self-motivated, with great energy - A real multi-tasker
High level attention to detail
Have proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff in the kitchen and on water.

Requirements
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position, preferably with bulk food preparation experience

Commercial Cookery qualifications will be highly regarded
Valid Driver Licence
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTAID015 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
SITHFAB009A - QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol

Benefits

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
An attractive salary and positive work environment
Study Assistance Policy
A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
Employee Referral Policy
Parental Leave program
Purchased Leave policy
Private Health discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
Discounts at the bar on board vessels
Free public transport
Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!

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