Station Cook

Barkly Downs Station is a large (2.3 million acres) cattle breeding property, located an hour and half from Mt Isa. At Barkly, we have two station cooks who work co-operatively (in a fabulous new commercial kitchen) to plan, prepare, bake and cook tasty, wholesome and nutritious breakfasts, dinner and smokos for usually 26 permanent staff, plus visitors and contractors from time to time.

With high standards of safety and hygiene your role will include:

• Assist with menu planning to make the most of what is on hand and/or availability of seasonal produce
• Food preparation, cooking and baking
• Ensuring safe food storage
• Collaborating with Managers to maintain stores and order consumables
• Safely and effectively using, maintaining and cleaning cooking/kitchen tools, equipment and appliances
• Maintain clean, tidy and welcoming kitchen, service and dining areas
• Assisting with general homestead duties that may include cleaning guest rooms, gardening or watering

About you.

It's a bonus if you've got experience in a similar role and enviornment, but it's not a deal breaker. We're looking for someone who feels confident about cooking for large groups and enjoys working in a kitchen environment along with:

• Has high personal standards, integrity and takes pride in what they do
• Is reliable, organised and can work unsupervised
• Has a positive outlook and attitude
• Is flexible and willing to undertake a range of duties
• Can work effectively in a team
• Manual drivers' Licence

What we're offering?

Along with being a highly valued and respected member of our team, undertaking an important role, you'll also enjoy:

• Great daily rates of pay + paid overtime days
• Comfortable, single, air-conditioned accommodation with own bathroom, reliable wifi, utilities & meals provided
• Tool allowance if applicable
• Annual retention bonus
• Leave loading
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance program
• Uniforms supplied

Meet some of the team here: Barkly Downs – RB Sellars

What we're about - Aim. Culture & Capability

Australian Country Choice (ACC) is a proud industry leader that produces and supplies the highest quality cattle and beef products to local and export markets. We employ about 1,500 team members across our diverse operation which includes large-scale cattle breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting, farming, food processing and corporate services. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated and the largest privately owned beef integrated supply chain in the world.

Our aim is to feed families the right way and we don't take it for granted. Our culture is defined by our "Be Right" values of Belief, Energy, Responsibility, Integrity, Grit, Humility and Team. These values form the foundation of how capably we perform, whilst ensuring we always take care of one another, we prioritise the safety of our people and the welfare of our animals, and that we understand our customers and do it right by delivering quality products and services.

At ACC, you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.

Please note: it is a condition of employment with ACC that all new employees are vaccinated for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments as necessary.