Job Description

Well Smart Investment Holding (Bris) Pty Ltd – Lindeman Island QLD

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Position Title: Live-In Chef and Kitchen hand

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Location: Lindeman Island, Queensland, Australia

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Reporting To: Head Chef / Site Manager

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Kitchen hand salary: $65,000 + Superannuation

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Lindeman Island Resort is seeking a hardworking and resilient Live-In Chef specialising in Chinese Cuisine to join our on-site team on a full-time basis.

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We need a solid, hands-on culinary professional with a background in high-volume, remote kitchen operations. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Whitsundays while keeping our crew energised with authentic, high-quality Chinese meals during the development of our exciting new resort.

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Please note: This role is based on an active construction site, and the successful candidate must be comfortable and adaptable to working in these rough-and-ready conditions.

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Key Responsibilities

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- High-Volume Cooking: Prepare and cook hearty, authentic meals for a large workforce, confidently helping cater for at least 60 persons daily.
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- Daily Preparation: Support daily kitchen operations, bringing strong skills in wok cooking, roasting, steaming, and bulk meal prep to deliver varied and nutritious menus.
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- Stock & Storage: Assist with inventory management, including receiving, rotating, and properly storing specialist Asian ingredients, fresh produce, and dry goods in a remote location.
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- Adaptability: Work creatively with the ingredients available,



adapting to the supply chain challenges inherent in a remote island location.
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- Safety and Hygiene: Maintain strict adherence to all food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring your workspace is kept exceptionally clean and compliant with regulations.
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- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the broader kitchen and camp team, assisting where needed to ensure smooth, efficient meal services.
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What We're Looking For

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- Culinary Expertise: Strong, hands-on skills in a wide range of cuisine, with the ability to execute bulk catering recipes without losing authenticity or flavour.
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- Remote Experience: Previous experience working in challenging remote locations (such as mine sites, remote camps, or offshore rigs), demonstrating the ability to cook for large groups daily.
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- Resilience: The physical and mental stamina to handle the specific demands of a remote construction site environment.
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- Work Ethic: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to put your head down and work hard as part of a small, dynamic team.
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- Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible roster, which includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, often on a split-shift basis.
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- Certifications: Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and a current Food Safety certificate are highly regarded.
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- Accommodation: In office accommodation and meals are provided at no cost, along with full laundry services.
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- Location: The unparalleled prospect to live and work in a unique, breathtaking island location in the Whitsundays.
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