At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to prepare and cook delicious smoked meats in a vibrant outdoor kitchen.
- Company: Hamilton Island Enterprises, known for creating unforgettable experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4 days on, 3 days off roster and develop your culinary skills.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with an experienced culinary team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and grow your career in a stunning island setting.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and a passion for grilling.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Located on Hamilton Island, The Palms offers a menu focused on smoked meats and grill items, with chefs working hands-on in a busy outdoor kitchen environment. We’re looking for a qualified Commis Chef to join the team and continue developing their commercial cooking skills. If you enjoy working with meats, want to build your confidence on the grill and thrive in a busy kitchen, this is a great opportunity to gain practical experience alongside an experienced culinary team. The kitchen operates outdoors and around significant heat, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in these conditions throughout service.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Enjoy a usual roster of 4 days on, 3 days off
- Develop your skills across smoked meats and grill cookery
- Gain hands-on experience in a busy commercial kitchen
- Learn alongside an experienced Hamilton Island culinary team
- Live and grow your culinary career in the Whitsundays
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll work hands-on across preparation and service, supporting your section and senior chefs with a strong focus on smoked meats and grill items. You’ll prepare ingredients, cook dishes consistently to standard and develop your confidence working across a busy grill-focused service. This is a physical role in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment. You’ll need to stay organised, work efficiently and support the wider brigade to keep service moving while maintaining quality and consistency.
What we’re looking for:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
- Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen
- Grill experience or a genuine interest in developing your grill skills
- Experience preparing and cooking meats highly regarded
- Comfortable working around grills in a hot, outdoor kitchen environment
- Ability to follow recipes, preparation methods and plating standards consistently
- A positive attitude, strong teamwork and genuine desire to develop as a chef
About Hamilton Island:
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community. Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work. A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.
Commis Chef employer: Hamilton Island Enterprises
Hamilton Island Enterprises is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the vibrant financial sector of one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, exclusive perks like a free on-site gym and discounts on health insurance, and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers while enjoying the stunning surroundings of St Leonards, Sydney.
Contact Details:
Hamilton Island Enterprises Recruitment Team
