Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Operative is looking for a Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef or cook to join the Co-Op and be part of its next chapter. Currently trading at 18 Pascoe Street, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in great seafood and enjoys working as part of a team. You do not need to be a qualified chef, just someone who can handle themselves in a busy, fast paced kitchen. With our new harbour redevelopment due for completion in August 2027, this is a chance to join now, contribute your skills and ideas, and help shape our food offering as we prepare to move into an exciting newly redeveloped home on Apollo Bay’s beautiful operating harbour working alongside the local fishing fleet. Above award wages, casual and full time positions. Relevant experience a bonus but full training is given. Come spend your summer/future in beautiful Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road. Company Description Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op is a long-standing seafood business and community hub on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, founded in 1948 by local fishers working together to market their catch. Over more than seven decades, the Co-Op has supported the local fishing industry through cold storage, seafood handling, and access to markets, connecting Bass Strait waters with households, restaurants, and visitors. Today, the Co-Op combines seafood retail, hospitality, and close relationships with the fishing community, operating a Pascoe Street food outlet and Great Ocean Road fish market while its harbour premises are redeveloped. The planned revitalised harbour site will feature upgraded refrigeration, seafood tanks, cooking facilities, a wet fish market, indoor dining, and an outdoor terrace to enhance the experience for guests. As one of Victoria’s few remaining fishermen’s co-operatives, the Co-Op is focused on cooperation,



quality seafood, local knowledge, and contributing to Apollo Bay’s future as a working coastal community and seafood destination. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Chef/Cook role based in Victoria, Australia. The Chef/Cook will prepare and cook a range of seafood dishes that reflect the Co-Op’s focus on fresh, local produce and seasonal menus. Day-to-day responsibilities include food preparation, cooking and plating to consistent standards, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations. The role involves coordinating with head chef and front-of-house team members, managing stock levels and ingredient ordering, and supporting menu development to showcase local catch and optimize customer experience. The Chef/Cook will contribute to a positive team culture, help train or mentor junior kitchen staff, and support productive operations during busy service periods. Qualifications
• Strong skills in seafood preparation and cooking, including grilling, frying, and other methods suitable for fresh local catch.
• Experience with menu planning and development, with an emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and kitchen hygiene practices, with a track record of maintaining safe work environments.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with front-of-house and other kitchen staff under pressure.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, or hospitality venue, preferably with a seafood focus.
• Culinary qualification or trade certificate in commercial cookery (or equivalent experience) is highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and peak tourism periods as required.

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🏢 Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op
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