Casual Cook/Commis Chef

About National Trust Queensland & Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based tourist destinations, the Sanctuary is a physical embodiment of everything the NTAQ represents: to conserve and advance our natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

About the Role

As a Commis Chef/Cook at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, you will assist with a variety of tasks ranging from food preparation and cooking for a café menu serving breakfast and lunch, to group catering for functions and events, as well as baking in-house goods such as pies, cakes, muffins, and slices.

You will ensure all food products are stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with restaurant and government food safety standards. This role also includes primarily evening work to support our Astra Lumina attraction, along with evening shifts in the food truck as required. Availability across seven days per week is essential.

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring experience in a commercial kitchen environment, strong attention to detail, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Experience in fast-paced food preparation with a strong focus on food safety

• Ability to work flexibly across a 7- day roster including mornings, evenings, weekends & holidays

• Strong time management and ability to stay calm under pressure

• Willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery will be highly regarded

What we can offer
Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State, we also are committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of and of course celebrated!  We offer current and future team members:

• Benchmarked Salary

• Free On-Site Parking

• Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised Qualifications

• Flexible Working Arrangements and Study Leave

• NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites and generous retail & food & beverage discounts

• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes

• Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family