National Trust of Queensland
Cook
Currumbin, 4223, Gold Coast, Queensland
Hospitality & Tourism
Full time
Posted 29/04/2025
Closed 13/05/2025
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.
We currently have an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team on a casual basis. If you think you encompass our company values of Welcoming, Efficient, Safe and Fun, please read on!
About the Role
As a Cook at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, you will assist with a variety of tasks ranging from food preparation and cooking for a cafe menu serving breakfast & lunch, group catering preparation for functions and events to baking of in-house goods such as pies, cakes, muffins, and slices.
You will ensure food products are stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with restaurant and government food safety policies. There will be occasional night work for functions and events as required.
About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience working in a commercial kitchen with great attention to detail and a friendly and positive attitude. Must have previous experience.
Other key skills and attributes we are looking for include:
- Experience with food preparation in a fast paced hospitality environment and genuine commitment to food safety
- Availability to work shifts across 7 days from morning to evening (including school and public holidays)
- Self-directed with excellent time management and the ability to work calmly under pressure
- Able to show initiative and demonstrate a flexible approach
- Cert 4 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