Catering Chef | Cruise Whitsundays

About Cruise Whitsundays

Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10 modern, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at three islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises to our sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquarters in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the role

We are seeking a Catering Chef on a 3-6 month fixed term, full time basis. Reporting to the Catering Supervisor, the Catering Chef helps manage the onsite Catering team. This hands-on position oversees day-to-day kitchen operations to provide high-quality catering across the business including onsite catering, onboard vessels and at Reefworld – a permanently moored pontoon, located 39 nautical miles offshore on the Great Barrier Reef. The Catering Chef also assists with private charters and function events.

The Catering Chef is responsible for maintaining high-quality menu preparation and presentation, ensuring the standards of service are always exceeded to maximise the guest experience. They are also responsible for maintaining a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation.

The Catering Chef must contribute to a strong, positive team environment. The Catering Chef also requires undertaking relief work at Reefworld when the Reefworld Chef is absent: sick or on leave.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Hands-on management of day-to-day kitchen operations to provide high-quality catering across the business including the onsite catering, onboard vessels and at Reefworld
• Prepare menus and provide input for new ideas in collaboration with the Catering Supervisor
• Understand and cater to food allergies and dietary requirements
• Ensure appropriate storage of food items and safe transportation of food
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and general safety
• Stock procurement and monitoring portion and waste control
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Cooks and Kitchen Attendants
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
  

About you

The successful candidate will be flexible to work at various times throughout the day, either early mornings or afternoon starts with late finishes in our off-site catering facility. The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that’s dynamic and you have fun when you work!  To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

• Commercial cooking and knife skills
• Be highly self-motivated, with great energy - A real multi-tasker;
• High level attention to detail;
• Have proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team;
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff in the kitchen and on water.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a similar position, preferably with bulk food preparation experience
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery
• Driver Licence
• SITHFAB021– QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol
• SITSS00016 – Food Handling Supervisor
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Blue Card (Working with Children’s check─ QLD)
• Elements of Shipboard Safety
• Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1)
• SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety & Level 2 (Desirable)
• SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices) (Desirable)

Benefits

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• An attractive salary and positive work environment
• Study Assistance Policy
• A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Up to 50% off at the Cruise Café & Bar
• Up to 50% off the bar on board vessels
• Free public transport
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

How to apply:

If you would like to join an amazing team, we would love to year from you! 

Please submit your application by no later than 20 August 2024.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!

Last updated on Aug 6, 2024