About Us Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian family-owned business with over 48 years of experience in designing and managing award-winning over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement villages, and aged care facilities. We are committed to providing high-quality homes, exceptional service, and vibrant communities that inspire and excite our residents.
Palm Lake Resort Toowoomba is seeking a talented and passionate Cook/Chef to join our elite team. Sitting high atop the Great Dividing Range, surrounded by award-winning facilities this is a perfect opportunity for a skilled cook to join our established team. This is a Permanent Part-time position offering 30 hours per week, where you will provide meal services to our residents working a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday roster.
This is a outstanding opportunity for a passionate cook who is experienced in preparing wholesome family meals and dessert style menus, that is committed to the preparation and presentation of meals that will exceed our residents expectations.
In this position you will be required to also bake cakes, desserts and muffin-like treats. All food is prepared on site in our kitchen facilities; you will work in a small team to a set roster.
The responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve food with a strong focus on food safety standards, including lunch, dinner and desserts.
- Maintain stock control, ordering and receiving stock.
- Contribute to menu design and implementation.
- Cleaning of kitchen facilities to the highest standards.
The successful applicant will have
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or relevant trade qualifications or equivalent skills from previous experience (essential).
- Current Food Supervisor Certificate (essential).
- Relevant experience in the full process including food preparation, baking and serving for relevant numbers.
- Experience in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and HACCP protocols.
- The drive and motivation to provide outstanding food quality whilst balancing dietary requirements.
- Personal high standard of presentation, hygiene and grooming.
- Previous experience working in a high-order kitchen.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Application notes
- Select APPLY now - please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Please note a pre-employment medical is required for the successful applicant.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a chef?
- Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
- Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?
- Do you have professional baking experience?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S;/WHS?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- What\'s your expected hourly rate?
Palm Lake Group boasts 46 years of expertise in creating exceptional over-50s lifestyle resorts, retirement villages, and aged care facilities. We are a proudly Australian family-owned business committed to crafting communities that are friendly, welcoming, inspiring and aspirational. Our portfolio includes multiple industry awards and we operate 27 resorts and 7 aged care facilities with over 1200 employees nationwide.
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📌 Cook / Chef
🏢 Palm Lake Group
📍 Toowoomba Regional