Chef – Full Time

Trinity Beach Sports Club

Trinity Beach, 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

Trinity Beach Sports Club is a well-known community club located on Cairns’ Northern Beaches at Trinity Beach. Our club caters to the needs of locals, visitors, members and guests, and provides a fantastic dining and entertainment venue for the Northern Beaches community. Our 5th Quarter Restaurant is more than a place to eat – it is 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 setting.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work within a supportive team and a rapid-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 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

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