At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: The Spirited Goat, a vibrant hospitality business in Townsville.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate your culinary skills while making customers happy.
- Qualifications: Commercial Cookery qualification and at least 2 years of kitchen experience.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 $ per year.
The Spirited Goat is looking for passionate and reliable Chefs/Cooks to join our team across our two Townsville locations — The Precinct - Idalia, and The Strand. We are a busy hospitality business offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. We pride ourselves on quality food, great customer experiences and creating opportunities for our team to develop and progress within the hospitality industry. We are looking for people who are hardworking, reliable and take pride in what they do. Whether you are a qualified Chef or an experienced Cook, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Train and support cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff.
- Oversee and manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including stock ordering.
- Design, prepare and create high-quality dishes for our customers.
- Ensure kitchen and equipment comply with hygiene and safety regulations.
- Ensure food is properly preserved and stored in appropriate facilities.
- Training and supporting cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff where required.
- Working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
About You
We are looking for reliable, hardworking team members with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and passion for quality food, who can work well under pressure and contribute positively to a busy kitchen team. Previous commercial kitchen experience is preferred. As a chef, applicants must hold a recognised Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate III or above) and have relevant experience working in a commercial kitchen.
What We Offer
- Opportunities across two Townsville locations.
- A supportive and professional team environment.
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
- A fast-paced and varied hospitality environment.
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced hospitality team.
The roles will require flexibility, including weekend and evening availability depending on the location.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent / Evening shifts / Weekend availability.
Commercial Cookery Qualification: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Preferred).
Experience: Chef: 2 years (minimum).
Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000 per year.
Qualified Chef / Cook employer: The Spirited Goat
The Spirited Goat is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture across our two Townsville locations. We prioritise employee growth through training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in a supportive environment while delivering quality food and memorable customer experiences. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values hard work and dedication in the bustling hospitality industry.
