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 recent 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