Chef – Full Time

South Cairns Sports Club

Bentley Park, Cairns & Far North QLD

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)

Full time – 38 hours per week

$75-85K per year, plus superannuation

- 7-day dining – lunch and dinner, with rostered shifts
- Weekend and evening availability essential
- Employment under the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020

Souths is a well-known community club located on the south side of Cairns at Bentley Park (9 km from Cairns City). Our club caters to the needs of locals, visitors, members and guests, and provides a fantastic entertainment venue for the Cairns community. Sirens Restaurant and our café are more than places to eat – they are a community hub, and we also cater for functions and events.

We are looking for a qualified chef to join our busy kitchen team. The position offers excellent working conditions in a friendly team environment.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work within a supportive team and a fast-paced club kitchen, taking ownership of a key part of our food offering. You will work with our Head Chef and kitchen team to prepare the kitchen for service and cook a diverse range of meals for the restaurant, café and functions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:





- Plan menus and food preparation with the Head Chef, taking food and labour costs into account, and order kitchen supplies and equipment as needed
- Consult with the Head Chef, management and front-of-house staff on menu changes, dietary needs and food preparation
- Check incoming deliveries and ingredients on hand for freshness and quality before use
- Prepare and store food correctly, maintaining stock rotation, correct temperatures and quality control at all times
- experienced kitchen staff proper cooking methods and offer guidance on technique
- Cook and season a diverse range of dishes to the club’s standards
- Check dishes during preparation and before service for taste, texture, portion size and presentation
- Plate meals and finish with sauces, gravies and garnishes to spec
- Cater for dietary requirements such as allergies and intolerances
- Follow and promote secure food handling, hygiene and WHS practices in the kitchen at all times

Skills and experience

Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (or 3 years of relevant work experience as a substitute).

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef - Full Time (Bentley Park)
🏢 South Cairns Sports Club
📍 Bentley Park