Cook / Chef

Our enterprise encompasses three integrated offerings set within the heart of Tasmania's spectacular World Heritage Wilderness Area:

• Lake St Clair Lodge provides boutique wilderness accommodation and a premium guest experience surrounded by the stunning beauty of Lake St Clair. It offers a unique blend of nature immersion and luxury, catering to travelers seeking relaxation and adventure alike.
• Lake St Clair Tourist Park caters to a diverse range of visitors with self-contained cabins, powered sites, and camping facilities. It serves as a welcoming base for families, hikers, and nature lovers looking to explore the area at their own pace.
• St Clair Wellness is our holistic healing initiative, focused on restoring mind, body, and spirit. Drawing on the principles of culinary medicine and ancient healing traditions, St Clair Wellness offers therapeutic dining experiences, wellness retreats, and treatments designed to promote inner balance and sustainable wellbeing.

Together, our offerings create a destination where guests can unwind, reconnect with nature, and experience deep rejuvenation.

The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and optimistic individual to join our kitchen team.

As a chef / cook, you will play an integral part of the kitchen team in the day to day operations of the kitchen. Being a seasonal business, the team is small during downturn but increases during season. We will be pivotal in designing menu's, kitchen planning, purchasing etc.

In addition to this you will be required to:

• lead through example as it relates to safe food handling,

kitchen hygiene and cleanliness;

• Assist in planning, budgeting, cost and stock control;
• Adhere to company and regulatory food safety standards

Be competent at

• examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• preparing and cooking food
• seasoning food during cooking
• portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• storing food in temperature controlled facilities
• preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

As this is a small seasonal resort property, assisting in other areas from time to time may be required.

To succeed you will have

• Completed your apprenticeship or relevant certificates in cooking.
• As a minimum hold your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Prior experience working as a cook / chef preferably for 5 years in a remote location.
• Have experience working in a restaurant (preferably fine dining).
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations, safe food handling and OHS
• Have good personal hygiene
• Hands on management style
• Be trustworthy, honest and ethical.
• It is essential that you have had experience in both fine dining and cafe environments
• Have a bias towards wellness, the natural environment and healthy, wholesome food
• You must have experienced a busy, fast paced environment and be able to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Able to take constructive criticism
• Be motivated to doing what it takes to complete the job successfully
• Hold a current National Police Check
• English (to a level that would support a visa (if required))

We are seeking someone with a desire to take on the role for the long term who is willing to work as part of the team to grow our customer base, and food quality as we move towards providing an international world class product.

Language skills and previous experience in working with organic produce to maximise nutritional value will be well regarded. Regional Visa Sponsorship may be possible for the right candidate if English language skills are adequate and you are in possession of a valid 'Skills Assessment' from VetAssess.

Benefits

• Award Salary
• Discounted lodgings located 5kms from site
• Discounted purchases (food and beverage) are also available to staff
• Meals whilst working
• Live and work inside a world heritage area
• Immediate start available

Other

Lake St Clair Lodge is located in central Tasmania, approximately 2 hours from Hobart. Located on the shores of Australias deepest lake inside the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the property has a long history and is an ideal stop for day travellers to/from the west coast, as well as weekend or overnight escapes for couples and families.

Due to our location, this role would not be suitable for anyone with school aged children. Having your own car would also be an asset to your enjoyment and living within this globally significant area.