- $70,000 – $78,000 per annum + Superannuation
- Location: 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
- Robust 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.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef - Timber Creek Travellers Rest
🏢 Northern Interests
📍 Timber Creek