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 efficient 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 positive 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 ****.
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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