Demi Chef

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified Deni Chef to join our culinary team at Kingfisher Bay Resort on the beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island). The Demi Chef is responsible for cooking and serving general and specialised meals for guests according to menu guidelines, recipes and direction from the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

You will bring a flair for creativity and a love for culinary pleasure, are an enthusiastic team player who is not just skilled in the kitchen but also passionate about delivering top-notch service and contributing to the resort magic.

This position is ready to fill right now, so bring your enthusiasm and style to our kitchen, where teamwork and motivation are at the heart of everything we do.

This full-time role (76 hours per fortnight across a broad rostering system) requires you to relocate and live on the island at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent higher education (required)
• Food Safety Course (Essential)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Minimum 2-years in a demi chef role (preferred)
• The ability to work across a broad rostering system
• Advanced communication and organisational skills
• Efficient and effective time management skills
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Previous experience within multi outlet resort / hotel environment

The Benefits - conditions apply

• Affordable living expenses $150.44 week (includes accommodation plus 3 x staff meals daily Wi-Fi)
• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance
• Access to Worldwide ALL Heartists program
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Access to Employee Training Programs
• Employee Award Programs
• Free island K'gari Explorer Tours
• Free ferry transfers to-and-from the island
• Access to the pool, staff gym, tennis courts

About Us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia's Eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia's most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia's largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

Living and working in paradise… we can't think of anything better

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload a copy of your resume and cover letter for us to review.

Visa applicants: To be considered for this role you must have 6 months validity to work for us at time of your application. It is important to note that we do not qualify for 88 days remote work.

Applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.