Northern Interests Pty Ltd – Timber Creek NT

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

- $70,000 – $78,000 per annum + Superannuation
- Locations: Timber Creek NT
- Full time, Permanent Australian

Work rights are essential Northern Interests is a national organisation operating multiple remote roadhouses across South Australia and the Northern Territory. With around 130 team members, many living on-site in our staff accommodation, we provide essential services to travellers and locals alike, including fuel, hotel accommodation, camping and caravan facilities, a restaurant, bar, and café.

We are currently seeking suitably qualified and experienced Chef to join our team at Timber Creek Travellers Rest. The Chef is responsible for planning, organising, and preparing high quality meals in a high-volume hospitality environment. The role requires a qualified and experienced Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety compliance, maintain consistent quality standards, and contribute to menu development.

Key responsibilities include

Planning menus, daily specials, and meal offerings in line with business requirements

Preparing and cooking a range of meals while ensuring consistency, portion control, and presentation standards





Monitoring food quality, presentation, and service standards

Supervising and coordinating kitchen staff, including Cooks and kitchen assistants

Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs

Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements

Overseeing kitchen operations during service and ensuring efficient workflow

To be successful, you will have

A relevant qualification equivalent to an AQF Diploma or higher

Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

Solid leadership and organisational skills

Ability to manage kitchen operations in a high-volume hospitality environment

We’re looking for team players with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to live and work in a friendly remote community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team and experience life in one of Australia’s unique outback locations. To be successful you must have full time, permanent Australian work rights. Given this is a permanent long term position, working holiday visas will not be accepted.

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📌 Chef - Timber Creek Travellers Rest
🏢 Northern Interests
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