Job Description

Station Cook

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Reporting to the Station Manager you will be required to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for staff, guests, and contractors in the station kitchen. This will be a busy position and requires a can-do attitude. The position may be required to fulfil some domestic duties such as preparing rooms for guests.

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Responsibilities

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- Provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals as required.
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- Provide packed lunches for staff as required.
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- Prepare suitable meals in advance of taking days off as required.
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- Develop nutritious, enjoyable, and productive menus within budgets.
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- Prepare and maintain a clean and inviting dining area.
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- Provide tea and coffee making facilities.
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- Maintain stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies.
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- Order stores using the stores guide provided.
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- Ensure food is stored hygienically and in a manner that maintains peak condition.
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- Bag and label meat cuts for freezing after butchering.
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- Maintain the kitchen, serving areas, dining room, cool room & storeroom in a clean, tidy, and hygienic state.
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- Clean and tidy the eating areas and surrounds after each meal.
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- Regularly defrost freezers and refrigerators.
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- Dispose of rubbish regularly.
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- Maintain electrical equipment, cooking equipment and utensils so that they remain clean and in good order.
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Health and Safety

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- Maintain food handling and health and safety standard requirements under the Food Act 2008.
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- Support and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
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- Comply with all requirements of work health and safety legislation and station health and safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
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People

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- Maintaining a high level of communication and liaison with our customers, management, and other team members.
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- Contribution to a valued team environment.
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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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- Adequate experience or training in food planning and preparation
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- Adequate skills and knowledge in food safety and food hygiene matters
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- A strong work ethic and commitment to working safely.
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DESIRABLE CRITERIA

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- A genuine passion for cattle and station life.
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- Current advanced first aid certificate
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📌 Station Cook (Halls Creek)
🏢 Yougawalla Pastoral
📍 Halls Creek