Harbourfront Hotel sits right on the waterfront, and the food matches the view. We’re talking fresh seafood served at its best, premium steaks, and daily specials that give you a reason to keep coming back. We have great food, Cold drinks and Townsville's best water views.

Harbourfront Hotel has vacancy openings for Cooks. We are looking for a qualified and experienced candidate to join our team. The suitable person must be qualified and must have experience serving a full range of foods.

Major Duties

- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
- Prepare full range of foods including breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a bar menu and pizza, and pasta.
- Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
- Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
- Clean food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy.
- Prepares foods to the specifications of the client.
- Make adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
- Act as liaison to front‑of‑house employees to ensure proper food service temperature.
- Season food according to recipes or company needs.
- Order ingredients and spices as needed.
- Portion, arrange,



and garnish food based on client preference.
- Assist other cooks during the food assembly process.
- Devise recent recipes.
- Estimate expected food consumption and organise preparation.
- Meet with customers to ensure a great meal experience.
- Prepare any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins.
- Communicate with owner about how to improve meal service.
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
- Liaise and work with the head Chef and is expected to assist him to ensure safe and efficient production of food, while maintaining all statutory requirements.
- Behave in a manner appropriate to your standing within the business.

About the Candidate

AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent of 3 years of work experiences as a Cook.

Main Skills and Experience

- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cook in similar capacity.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to multi‑task.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Attention to details.
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
- Strong work ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Experience in similar role.

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