Job Description

About Us

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Pelican Waters Golf Club is a breathtaking venue nestled within the scenic Greg Norman Golf Course. Our restaurant offers an exceptional alfresco dining experience in a one-of-a-kind setting, where beautiful views and delicious food come together to create a memorable atmosphere. Open seven days a week, we feature both indoor and outdoor dining, bars, and versatile function spaces— all set within the stunning surroundings of our world‐class golf course.

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If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, vibrant team in a truly unique environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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Position Details

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We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join the dynamic team at Pelican Waters Golf Club, Cardon Restaurant, supporting our kitchen across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

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This is a full-time position with a rotating roster covering operating hours from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week, with extended dinner service until 9:30 pm on Friday evenings and a view to extend Saturday evenings in the near future as well.

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Availability to work until 9:30 pm Friday & Saturday evenings is essential for this role.

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Responsibilities

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- Assist in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes according to recipes, portion sizes and quality standards.
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- Ensure consistency and precision in food preparation and presentation.
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- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team during busy services.
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- Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
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- Ensure food preparation, workstation & storage areas are kept clean and organized in adherence to safe food practices & regulations.
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- Ensure clear communication within the section, FOH and with other kitchen areas to ensure smooth service delivery.
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What We're Looking For

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- Formal culinary qualifications Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
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- Minimum 2 years' experience as Chef.
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- High attention to detail in food preparation & presentation.
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- A positive attitude and team‐first mindset.
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- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events.
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- Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
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- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, procedures and regulations.
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- Ability to take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
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- Effective time management, the ability to prioritise tasks, and maintain an organised work environment under pressure or time constraints.
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Why Join Us

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At Pelican Waters Golf Club, we pride ourselves on providing a 5-star environment for our guests and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

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- Competitive Remuneration.
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- Prospect to work in a stunning venue with new & high-quality equipment.
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- Work-life Balance with friendly working hours.
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- 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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- Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards.
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- Supportive team culture – be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued.
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- Career opportunities – Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged-care facilities across Australia's east coast, and the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.
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How to Apply

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This role is available for an immediate start; if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Palm Lake Group
📍 Queensland