Job Positions
Chef, Cook, and Commercial Housekeeper
Employment Details
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: AUD $70,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
Employer: Townview Hospitality Pty Ltd (A.B.N.: **************)
Location: 103 Marian St, Mount Isa, QLD-4825
Advertising Period: 12/05/2026 to 12/06/2026
About Townview Hospitality
Townview Hospitality Pty Ltd is a well-established hospitality provider located at 112 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825. Situated in the heart of Mount Isa, the motel is recognised for its comfortable accommodation, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere that attracts both local and interstate travellers. With modern amenities including a swimming pool, on‐site parking, and in‐house dining facilities, Townview Motel offers guests a complete and relaxing experience during their stay. Our in‐house restaurant caters to a diverse clientele, serving freshly prepared meals that highlight both local and international flavours. The business prides itself on maintaining consistent food quality, cleanliness, and superior customer service, ensuring that every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.
Join Our Team
We are currently seeking experienced Chef, Cook, and Commercial Housekeeper to join the dynamic team at Townview Motel. The successful candidates will play a vital role in daily operations. Candidates with a genuine passion for hospitality, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to perform in a fast‐paced environment are encouraged to apply.
Chef Duties
* Monitors and maintains the quality of dishes throughout every stage of preparation, ensuring that each plate meets high standards in taste, presentation, and adherence to culinary excellence.
* Designs menus that balance creativity, seasonal availability, and customer preferences.
* Calculates food and labour costs to ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation.
* Ensures dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
* Orders ingredients and optimises inventory to support kitchen operations.
* Strategically freezes and preserves ingredients to minimise waste and optimise kitchen efficiency.
* Introduces new cooking techniques, recipes, and menu items to enhance culinary offerings.
* Participates in the selection and hiring process to onboard skilled and qualified kitchen personnel and trains the kitchen staff to perform their duties adequately.
* Works closely with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff, and waiting staff to foster collaboration and address operational, nutritional, and customer service aspects to ensure efficient and high‐quality food service.
* Ensures hygiene is maintained to required standards and keeps the kitchen clean and organised during and after service.
Chef Qualifications & Experience
* Diploma level qualification is desirable.
* At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
* Friendly, positive & approachable attitude.
* Well presented & motivated.
* Able to work unsupervised under pressure.
Cook Duties
* Cooking food as per the dietary requirements of the patrons such as food allergies.
* Checking whether the ingredients used for cooking are in accordance with recipe guidelines and are of good quality.
* Seasoning, marinating, roasting and baking food as per the recipes.
* Stirring and mixing to make a variety of sauces for marinating and preparing various dishes.
* Washing, cutting, peeling of ingredients including vegetables and meats for preparing cuisines.
* Demonstrating safe work practices and adhering to workplace health and safety regulations by cleaning and tidying the restaurant and kitchen using sanitizers, bleach, hot water, soap liquids etc.
* Examining food and products to ensure it is of the highest quality.
* Organising cooked meals in platters with good presentation and right proportion.
* Assisting Chef in planning and designing menus.
* Cooking, baking and grilling of meats and vegetables following proper recipes.
* Assisting chef in daily food operations and working under the supervision of the chef.
* Using proper knife handling techniques, and cutting techniques for fruit, vegetables, and meats appropriate to the style of cuisine.
* Performing other activities such as training kitchen staff.
* Receiving and storing stock in a clean place and temperature‐controlled facility.
Cook Qualifications & Experience
* Certificate IV qualification is desirable.
* At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
* Friendly, positive & approachable attitude.
* Well presented & motivated.
* Able to work unsupervised under pressure.
Commercial Housekeeper Duties
* Cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, hallways, and common areas.
* Vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, and polishing surfaces.
* Dusting furniture, fittings, and room fixtures.
* Changing bed linen, making beds, and arranging guest rooms.
* Restocking toiletries, towels, minibar items, and room supplies.
* Emptying rubbish bins and transferring waste to disposal areas.
* Cleaning bathrooms, kitchen areas, cupboards, benches, and appliances.
* Washing, drying, ironing, and organising linen and uniforms.
* Monitoring housekeeping supplies and storing cleaning equipment properly.
* Identifying and reporting maintenance, repair, or safety concerns.
* Assisting guests with housekeeping‐related requests and enquiries.
* Following workplace hygiene, cleaning, and safety procedures.
Commercial Housekeeper Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant qualification is required.
* One year of relevant work experience is required.
* Friendly, positive & approachable attitude.
* Well presented & motivated.
* Able to work unsupervised under pressure.
Salary Summary
Chef and Cook: AUD $75,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Commercial Housekeeper: AUD $70,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.
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