Pelican Waters Golf Club is a breathtaking venue nestled within the scenic Greg Norman Golf Course. Our restaurant offers an exceptional alfresco dining experience in a one-of-a-kind setting, where beautiful views and delicious food come together to create a memorable atmosphere. Open seven days a week, we feature both indoor and outdoor dining, bars, and versatile function spaces - all set within the stunning surroundings of our world-class golf course.
If you're looking to be part of a dynamic, vibrant team in a truly unique environment, we'd love to hear from you!
We're seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join the dynamic team at Pelican Waters Golf Club, Cardon Restaurant, supporting our kitchen across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
This is a full-time position with a rotating roster covering operating hours from 6:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week, with extended dinner service until 9:30pm on Friday evenings and a view to extend Saturday evenings in the near future as well.
Consequently, availability to work until 9.30pm Friday & Saturday evenings is essential for this role.
ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head Chef, this role will aid the team in maintaining the quality and consistency of food preparation and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
Assist in the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes according to recipes, portion sizes and quality standards.
Ensure consistency and precision in food preparation and presentation.
Work collaboratively with the kitchen team during busy services
- Support stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
Ensure food preparation, workstation & storage areas are kept clean and organized in adherence to safe food practices & regulations.
Ensure clear communication within the section, FOH and with other kitchen areas to ensure smooth service delivery.
What We're Looking For:
To excel in this role, you will bring:
Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent);
Minimum 2 years' experience as Chef
High attention to detail in food preparation & presentation;
- A positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events
Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, procedures and regulations
Ability to take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
Effective time management, the ability to prioritise tasks, and maintain an organised work environment under pressure or time constraints
Why Join Us?
At Pelican Waters Golf Club, we pride ourselves on providing a 5 star environment for our guests and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:
- Competitive Remuneration
- Opportunity to work in a stunning venue with new & high-quality equipment
- Work-life Balance with friendly working hours
- 24/7 free accessto compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Celebrate Milestones withtenure rewards!
- Supportive team culture– Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
- Career Opportunities -Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.
Chef in Sunshine Coast employer: Palm Lake Resort
At Palm Lake Group, we are dedicated to creating vibrant communities that not only enhance the lives of our residents but also foster a supportive and rewarding environment for our employees. As a family-owned company with a strong commitment to work-life balance, ongoing training, and career development opportunities, we ensure that our Grounds Team Leader will thrive in a culture that values respect, passion, and community. Join us at our Pelican Waters location, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive remuneration and a flexible working schedule.
