Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.

Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.

From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!

About Journey Beyond Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.

Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas,



Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.

About the role We are currently seeking a passionate, motivated and energetic Cook to join the Catering team on a casual basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences through supporting the Catering Supervisor and Catering Chef to prepare and deliver exceptional high-quality food and assist the day-to-day kitchen operations. In addition to guest satisfaction, this role will involve overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety in food preparation areas.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preparation of menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction

Safe packing of food for on-water experiences

Overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas

Cleaning of kitchen, storerooms and kitchenware

About you The successful candidate will be flexible to work at various times throughout the day,



either early mornings or afternoon starts with late finishes in our off-site catering facility. The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that’s dynamic and you have fun when you work! To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

Commercial cooking and knife skills

Be highly self-motivated, with great energy - A real multi-tasker

High level attention to detail

Have proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team

Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends.

Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure

Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff in the kitchen and on water

Commercial Cookery qualifications will be highly regarded

Valid Driver Licence

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

HLTAID015 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

SITHFAB009A - QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol

Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences

An attractive salary and positive work environment

Study Assistance Policy

A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments

Employee Referral Policy

Parental Leave program

Purchased Leave policy

Private Health discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise

Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar

Discounts at the bar on board vessels

Free public transport

Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

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📌 Cook | Cruise Whitsundays (Airlie Beach)
🏢 Journey Beyond group.
📍 Airlie Beach