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Chef or Cook - FAR NTH QLD


Company : ALH Hotels


Location : Mareeba, Queensland


Created : 2025-10-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the RoleCooks / Chefs of all levels | An exciting career opportunity exists for a passionate Cook or Chef to join the team in FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND.We have vacancies across our eight venues in Far North Queensland including:The Edge Hill Tavern, 4870Balaclava Hotel, 4870Woree Tavern, 4868Mission Beach Resort, 4852Smithfield Tavern, 4878Gateway Hotel Mareeba, 4880Atherton Hotel, 4883Duties & ResponsibilitiesFor Cooks:Comply with all safety and health policies, procedures, and role responsibilities as outlined in the Safety and Health Responsibilities and Accountabilities procedureMaintain a safety-first mindset, ensuring all tasks are performed safelyFollow and stick to all standard operating procedures in daily operationsEnsure day-to-day working practices follow health and safety policies and the Safety Management SystemReport employee or patron incidents promptly and accuratelyUphold hygiene standards in back-of-house operations by following cleaning schedules and proceduresAssist with washing up and kitchen cleaning when a kitchen attendant is unavailableFor Chefs:Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring business objectives and service standards are achievedPrepare and serve meals to high-quality standards, maintaining consistency and timelinessMaximise revenue by meeting customer needs and enhancing menu offerings for competitivenessEnsure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirementsMaintain a safe working environment by complying with health and safety policies and promoting a safety-first cultureOversee stock management, including ordering, receiving, storing, stocktakes, and cost controlProvide leadership to the kitchen team, fostering teamwork, training staff, and monitoring performanceReview and implement menu changes to maintain quality and operational efficiencyWhat do we need from youFor Cooks:Food safety certification (preferred, not required)Relevant work experience in professional kitchensFor Chefs:Apprenticeship or vocational training with hands-on kitchen experienceNecessary trade cooking qualifications (Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery)Current Food safety certification, or are willing to obtain oneHow will you be rewarded?Flexible working arrangementsSalary $64,669.14 - $85,000 (+ Super)Career progression to help you realise your potential. As our business grows so do the opportunities for our peopleLearning & development opportunitiesEveryday Rewards plus card - access exclusive employee discounts across Woolworths, BIG W and Endeavour Group brands (BWS, Dan Murphy''s etc) and discounts at ALH venues.Access to our Endeavour Group Employee Share Purchase PlanWork with an industry-leading team and be a part of one of the most exciting retail transformations in AustraliaIf this gig excites you - and youre close-enough on the requirements - go on, throw your hat in the ring!What''s in it for you?We are together creatorsWere big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphys, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. Were serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. Were all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr