Chef - Taronga Western Plains Zoo

2 days ago

Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia Taronga Conservation Society Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Located at Dubbo's Iconic - Taronga Western Plains Zoo
  • Casual position
  • TCSA Restaurant Employees Award, Hourly Mon to Fri casual loading rate starting from $33.23 per hour + 12% superannuation + weekend penalty rates where applicable

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo
is looking for an experienced and motivated
Casual Chef
to join the team

Reporting into the Head Chef, you'll work alongside a well-oiled, passionate hospitality team, having the ability to soak up knowledge from our experienced chefs

The best things about this position is that the hours are family friendly and there is no late night work (a win for someone looking to avoid late hours)
About The Role…
The role of casual chef is to contribute to the day to day operational activities working in Taronga's Café Wild, Café Waterhole, Savannah function center and Zoofari Lodge (accommodation) kitchens, supported by Taronga's passionate kitchen leaders.

You will provide a high standard of food in regards to preparation, cooking and presentation whilst ensuring best practice food and kitchen hygiene practices are met.

Key Accountabilities…

  • Prepare and cook food as per Taronga menus
  • Demonstrate techniques to apprentices and advise on cooking procedures
  • Maintain and enforce hygiene regulations
  • Comply with Taronga's Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
  • Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga's sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
  • Comply with and report any Work, Health and Safety incidents in line with Taronga's Work, Health and Safety Charter.

About You…
We are looking for candidates that have:

  • Commercial Cookery - Certificate III
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification or the potential to obtain certification.
  • Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

  • Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
  • A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
  • Discounted Fitness Passport
    • more

We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

  • Explain your kitchen experience and skill set working across breakfast/ lunch/ events/ dinner services?
  • What is your availability across a 7-day rotating roster; Mon to Sun – Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner Service?

Applications Close: 11:59pm
Sunday, 31 August 2025.

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