Job Description

Station Cook

Reporting to the Station Manager you will be required to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for staff, guests, and contractors in the station kitchen. This will be a busy position and requires a can-do attitude. The position may be required to fulfil some domestic duties such as preparing rooms for guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals as required.
• Provide packed lunches for staff as required.
• Prepare suitable meals in advance of taking days off as required.
• Develop nutritious, enjoyable, and efficient menus within budgets.
• Prepare and maintain a clean and inviting dining area.
• Provide tea and coffee making facilities.
• Maintain stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies.
• Order stores using the stores guide provided.
• Ensure food is stored hygienically and in a manner that maintains peak condition.
• Bag and label meat cuts for freezing after butchering.
• Maintain the kitchen, serving areas, dining room, cool room & storeroom in a clean, tidy, and hygienic state.
• Clean and tidy the eating areas and surrounds after each meal.
• Regularly defrost freezers and refrigerators.
• Dispose of rubbish regularly.
• Maintain electrical equipment, cooking equipment and utensils so that they remain clean and in good order.

Health and Safety

• Maintain food handling and health and safety standard requirements under the Food Act 2008.
• Support and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
• Comply with all requirements of work health and safety legislation and station health and safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.

People

• Maintaining a high level of communication and liaison with our customers, management, and other team members.
• Contribution to a valued team environment.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Adequate experience or training in food planning and preparation
• Adequate skills and knowledge in food safety and food hygiene matters
• A strong work ethic and commitment to working safely.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• A genuine passion for cattle and station life.
• Current advanced first aid certificate