Cook Allrounder

Love Hospitality? Ready to Cook? Casual Allrounder at Wildlife Habitat

Are you a highly motivated and skilled cook who thrives in a dynamic hospitality setting? Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas, is more than just a wildlife sanctuary – it's an award-winning, eco-certified destination. As part of the locally owned CaPTA Group, we are seeking a versatile Cook Allrounder to join our passionate team at the Curlew Cafe. We need someone with a strong passion for cooking who is ready to take charge in the kitchen, while also having the flexibility to help with all-rounder duties to create exceptional guest experiences in our truly unique environment

Why Join Wildlife Habitat?

• Unique Workplace: Work in a truly unique location in Port Douglas, at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Your workspace is part of a giant, immersive wildlife environment

• Make a Real Impact: Contribute directly to eco-tourism and vital conservation efforts.

• Supportive Team: Join a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team that values sustainability and community.

• Career Development: Opportunities for training and skill enhancement to grow your hospitality career.

• Amazing Perks:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being.

• Participation in industry familiarization (famils) trips to experience the best of the region.
• Exclusive invitations to CaPTA Group events.
• Generous discounts on all CaPTA Group attractions.

Your Dynamic Role: Cook Allrounder

As a Casual Cook Allrounder at Wildlife Habitat, you will primarily be responsible for food preparation and cooking, ensuring our high standards are consistently met. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role where your ability to jump into other duties will be key to creating exceptional guest experiences within our iconic Curlew Cafe

Key Responsibilities

• Cooking & Preparation: Take charge of the kitchen by preparing and cooking delicious meals, including executing cold larder duties and working with a variety of dishes.

• Inventory & Safety Management: Manage inventory and ingredient deliveries, ensuring strict adherence to food safety procedures, including temperature checks and stock rotation.

• Hygiene & Pack Down: Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, following all workplace health and safety regulations. This includes the full cleaning and pack down of the kitchen, inclusive of dishes duty when required.

• Hospitality All-Rounder: Flex your skills by assisting the front-of-house team with F&B service, making and serving coffees as a barista, and providing general support to ensure a smooth guest journey.

What We're Looking For: Your Passion & Skills

We're seeking a motivated and experienced individual with a strong passion for cooking and a versatile approach to hospitality.

Skills & Experience:

• Kitchen Skills: Proven experience in a commercial kitchen environment is essential.

• Hospitality Passion: A strong dedication to excellent customer service and creating positive guest interactions.

• Willingness to Work with Wildlife: You must be comfortable and enjoy working in our unique environment.

• Adaptable: The ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

• Communicative: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proactive: Energetic, solution-oriented, and takes initiative with tasks.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Part Time or Casual – Around 20 to 25 hours per week
• Location: Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas, QLD
• Start Date: Immediate
• Remuneration: Amusement, Events and Recreation Award Grade 3

How to Apply

Ready to join a team passionate about wildlife and hospitality? Submit your resume and a cover letter to , or call us at for more information.

Location: Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas, QLD

Website:

Be part of something extraordinary. Help us create unforgettable guest experiences while supporting wildlife conservation with the CaPTA Group.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $26.00 – $33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person