Our Kitchen Team at Niramaya Villas and Spa is looking for a driven individual to join us at our beautiful 5 Star Resort-based Restaurant.
Niramaya Villas and Spa is a Luxury Resort comprising of 52 Self Contained Balinese-Inspired Villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Our quaint restaurant seats up to 100 and offers a spectacular space to dine, host weddings and other special occasions whilst overlooking our central main pool and a rainforest back-drop.

If you are considering a relocation or are on the move from another destination job, we would love to speak with you.

Applicants considered must fit the following criteria:
enjoy working in a supportive driven culture
able to work under pressure and high volumes
reliable with a hands-on team spirit
have great communication skills
be a creative thinker
experience with budgets and food costings
must be a qualified senior Cook and able to produce qualifications with a minimum of 2 years of employment experience
Qualifications: Certificate IV in Kitchen Operations or similar, or have at least three years relevant experience cooking in a skilled setting.

Duties:
Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene
Preparation of ingredients and finished products under the supervision of a senior chef




Accurately following recipes, instructions and procedures. If any further information is required to understand and complete the task follow up with the senior chef.
Ensuring a conscious effort is put into learning set up, menus, recipes, techniques and skills.
Discard spoiled or expired foods, recording the wastage and notifying the senior chef
Basic cleaning duties and making sure that workstations are clean and sanitised.
Receiving deliveries and verifying that all ordered items have been delivered and are of positive quality.
Packing away deliveries according to chef's instructions making sure the stock is rotated, organised and cleanliness is maintained.
Discarding all expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
Plating and presenting meal items as per instructions.
Work quickly and efficiently at all times.
Writing down items to be ordered/prepared when coming to the end of a product and/or mise en place.
Maintain a positive professional approach to all staff and customers.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,100.00 per year

Benefits:
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Cook Port Douglas
🏢 Niramaya Villas and
📍 Port Douglas