At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team to prepare and cook delicious meals for lunch and dinner.
- Company: Julatten Tavern, a welcoming country pub with a focus on great food and hospitality.
- Benefits: Casual role with competitive pay and potential for full-time work.
- Other info: Opportunity for accommodation assistance if relocating to the area.
- Why this job: Be part of a fresh start and contribute your ideas to our menu.
- Qualifications: Experience as a chef or cook, reliable, and a current Food Safety Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Julatten Tavern is a country pub located in the small rural community of Julatten, between Mareeba and Port Douglas. Under new ownership, we're bringing the Tavern back with a focus on great food, country hospitality and a relaxed local atmosphere. Our menu is classic country pub food done well — large portion of menu focusing on quality steaks and pub favourites, alongside rotating specials.
We're looking for a reliable and capable Assistant Chef to join our kitchen team.
About the Role
Working alongside our team, you'll help with the preparation and delivery of lunch and dinner service and the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You'll need to be confident working a busy service, following recipes and portion controls, maintaining consistency and jumping between different sections when required. This is a hands-on role in a small team, so everyone works together.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily kitchen operations
- Prepare and cook meals during lunch and dinner service
- Work across grill, fryer, pans and prep
- Maintain a clean, organised kitchen
- Follow food safety and workplace hygiene requirements
- Work independently when required
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a chef or experienced cook
- Is reliable, clean, organised and works well within a team
- Is available for weekends, evenings and public holidays
- Has a current Food Safety Certificate
- Has full Australian working rights
- Formal chef qualifications are preferred, but practical experience, reliability and ability in the kitchen are equally important to us.
What We Offer
- Casual position with competitive pay based on experience, potential for full time role for right candidate
- A fresh start with a Tavern under new ownership, we can assist with accommodation if moving to the region.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and help develop specials and menu items.
Chef in Julatten employer: Julatten Tavern
Julatten Tavern is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding role in the hospitality industry, offering a casual position with competitive pay and the potential for full-time employment. Located in the picturesque Far North Queensland, the Tavern fosters a supportive work culture where team collaboration is key, and employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas to the menu. With a focus on quality food and country hospitality, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a revitalised local establishment that values its staff and community.
