Keen to grow your culinary career?

We're on the lookout for a Kitchen Hand who's ready to learn the ropes as a Trainee Cook, bringing flavour and nourishment to our team at the Fairy Meadow kitchen, based at our feedlot near Chinchilla.

About us

Stanbroke is a reputable family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland, with the extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art cattle feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We offer a full range of Grain and Grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries globally.

What you'll be doing

As our Kitchen Hand / Trainee Cook, you'll work alongside our Cook, learning the skills to prepare, cook and bake meals for around 50 people while keeping the kitchen running smoothly. Your day will include:
Assisting with prep, cooking and baking for cooked lunches, sandwiches and dinner
Learning to bake a rotating selection of cakes, biscuits, slices and other treats
Helping prepare sandwiches, salads and deli meat for daily lunches
Supporting stock rotation, labelling, and cool room/dry store organisation
Assisting with ordering and maintaining kitchen supplies




Washing up and keeping the kitchen, dining room and toilets clean
Removing rubbish and general kitchen upkeep
Reading, understanding and following the food program
Learning secure food handling and hygiene practices as you go

What you'll bring
A genuine interest in food and a desire to build a career as a Cook
Positive organisation and time management
A self-starter who's also a strong team player
Willingness to learn and take direction
Basic budgeting or cost awareness for kitchen supplies (or keen to learn)
A solid work ethic and can-do attitude
Understanding of WH&S; and food hygiene practices (or willingness to learn)

Why Join Stanbroke?
Competitive salary with room to grow as your skills develop
Premium onsite accommodation and all meals provided
Hands-on training and mentoring from an experienced Cook
A supportive, family-like team environment
A stable, well-established company backing your career
Up-to-date, well-equipped kitchen facilities
Roster: 10 days on, 4 days off

Ready to season your career with a dash of the extraordinary? If this is the opportunity you’ve been craving, we’re eager to see your application.

📌 Kitchen Hand/trainee Cook Chinchilla
🏢 Stanbroke
📍 Chinchilla