Chef / Cook & Kitchen Hands
Pinjarra Golf Club | Pinjarra, WA Great surroundings. A well-equipped kitchen. The opportunity to help shape what’s next.
Pinjarra Golf Club is seeking a passionate Chef or Cook and enthusiastic Kitchen Hands / Food Preparation Assistants to join our hospitality team.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of our golf course, the clubhouse welcomes members, visitors and guests for regular dining, competition days, golf events and private functions.
We’re refreshing our food offering and looking for people who take pride in good food and friendly service. For the successful Chef or Cook, this includes the opportunity to redesign the menu, bring fresh ideas to the kitchen and develop dishes that keep people coming back.
A kitchen ready for your ideas
Our kitchen features
- A newly installed salad preparation fridge.
- Two ovens and a large stovetop.
- A large range hood.
- A large double chip fryer.
- A commercial dishwasher.
- An adjacent cool room and multiple freezers.
From clubhouse favourites and fresh, healthy options to event and function catering, there is plenty of variety and scope to make your mark.
Chef / Cook
Bring your skills, creativity and enthusiasm to our next chapter.
This role suits a qualified chef or experienced cook who enjoys hands-on service and wants input into the food they prepare.
You’ll help redesign and develop our menu, balancing fresh ideas with member favourites, practical preparation and value for money.
Your responsibilities will include
- Preparing and presenting consistent, quality meals for everyday service and functions.
- Developing menu ideas, including fresh salads, healthy choices and seasonal offerings.
- Organising preparation and running service efficiently, including independently when required.
- Catering safely for dietary requirements and allergies.
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene,
temperature records and kitchen cleanliness.
- Assisting with ordering, stock management, portion control and minimising waste.
- Supporting and guiding kitchen hands.
What you’ll bring
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification for chef applicants. Experienced cooks with strong commercial kitchen skills are also encouraged to apply.
- Confidence in a commercial kitchen, including during busy service.
- Pride in presentation, consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Sound food safety and allergen management knowledge.
- Current Food Safety Supervisor certification, or willingness to obtain it if required.
- Good organisation, communication and teamwork.
- A reliable, positive approach and enthusiasm for contributing ideas.
Kitchen Hands / Food Preparation Assistants Enjoy practical kitchen work and being part of a welcoming club? We’d love to hear from you.
This role goes beyond dishwashing. You’ll play an important part in preparing and serving the food our members enjoy on competition days, including bain-marie meals, sandwiches, snacks and grab-and-go options.
Once trained, you’ll take primary responsibility for our basic food offering on designated member days, with opportunities to support the Chef / Cook during larger services and functions.
Your responsibilities will include
- Preparing, heating and presenting basic meals using established recipes and procedures.
- Setting up and replenishing the bain-marie.
- Preparing sandwiches, rolls, snacks and grab-and-go food.
- Monitoring and recording temperatures, including safe reheating and hot holding.
- Following dietary and allergy instructions.
- Maintaining stock levels, portion control and reducing waste.
- Keeping preparation areas and equipment clean, including dishwashing.
- Supporting the kitchen team during busy services and functions.
What you’ll bring
- Practical food preparation experience in a café, takeaway venue or commercial kitchen.
- Confidence preparing a basic menu independently once trained.
- Appropriate food safety training, or demonstrated food safety skills and knowledge.
- An understanding of hygiene, temperature control and allergen management.
- Reliability, good organisation and a friendly approach.
- Availability on member competition days, including Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with other shifts as rostered.
A commercial cookery qualification is not essential for this role, but practical food preparation experience is important. RSA is desirable. Why join Pinjarra Golf Club?
- A picturesque workplace overlooking the golf course.
- A well-equipped kitchen with a newly installed salad preparation fridge.
- The prospect to contribute, including menu redesign for the Chef / Cook.
- Variety in your work, from regular clubhouse dining to golf events and private functions.
- A welcoming club community, where you can get to know the people enjoying your food.
- Remuneration based on the role, qualifications and experience, in accordance with applicable award requirements.
- Hours and employment arrangements discussed with suitable applicants.
Ready to make your mark? Apply through SEEK with your résumé and a brief introduction. Tell us which role you’re applying for, your availability and what you would bring to our kitchen.
Enquiries:
Jeromy Jones | General Manager
[email protected]
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