Job Title

Chef (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location

Gourmet Cafe & Restaurant

Whitsunday, QLD 4800–4805

Employment Type

- Full-Time: 38 hours/week
- 6 days/week roster
- Salary: $79,423/year + 11% Superannuation (meets TSMIT/DAMA)

Key Duties ✅ Prepare & cook authentic Pakistani, North Indian & South Asian cuisine (tandoor, curries, biryani, naan)

✅ Plan menus, control food quality, manage portion sizes & reduce waste

✅ Operate tandoor, commercial ovens & kitchen equipment safely

✅ Maintain strict food safety/hygiene standards (HACCP/Qld Health)

✅ Train kitchen hands, supervise prep work & manage kitchen workflow

✅ Order stock, manage inventory & report to Restaurant Manager

✅ Ensure compliance with trade waste/health regulations

Requirements

✅ Qualification: Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery OR 3+ years relevant experience





✅ Cuisine: Strong experience in South Asian/Pakistani restaurant cooking

✅ English: Functional / Competent (DAMA: IELTS 5.0 overall)

✅ Skills: Knife skills, tandoor operation, spice blending, menu planning

✅ Work Whitsunday regional location full-time

✅ Eligible for 482/DAMA sponsorship

✅ Benefits

✅ Visa Sponsorship: Eligible for 482 → future PR (186/494)

✅ Stable hours: Full time, 6-day roster

✅ Training: Local compliance & business support

✅ Workplace: New restaurant, modern kitchen, team environment

Pay: $57,576.34 – $86,732.64 per year

Benefits

- Free drinks

Work Location: In person

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