Demi Chef

WELCOME TO OUR CORNER OF NT

Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu, Northern Territory is proudly located on Murumburr country, Kakadu, where culture has been unbroken for more than 65,000 years.

Working at Cooinda means understanding the concept and practice of caring for and living on Country. This life-changing opportunity offers enriching experiences culturally, in the wilderness, and as part of a tight-knit team in a rare aspect of the tourism business.

A land of epic waterfalls and wetlands, rich cultural sites and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life, Kakadu is recognized as a double World Heritage listed National Park at the heart of an Australian adventure.

Demi Chef De Partie 
Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

What you will be doing:

• Working on several orders at once
• Constantly keeping the station clean and sanitized
• Making sure their station is properly stocked with food and equipment
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of output from station
• Creating food of the highest quality and to the standards.
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback

The successful candidate will have:

• A commercial cookery qualification with previous experience working in a hotel or restaurant environment for at least 2 years post-apprenticeship.
• Experience providing quality food and presentation of all dishes
• Knowledge of WHS and food safety policies and procedures
• Relevant food preparation and service knowledge
• The ability to work unsupervised with excellent time management skills
• Unlimited work rights in Australia 
• Ability to have fun!

To work as a part of a team within a remote community requires dynamic flexibility and strong leadership. We ask that our staff:

• Show deep respect to all Traditional Owners and Custodians.
• Prioritise community outcomes, collective health and well-being.
• Support local cultural relationships, a healthy workplace environment, and visitor experience.
• Utilise strong emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving skills to be an inspiring leader and strong support for our organisation.
• Support local Bininj (people) to thrive in the workplace, which may be their first professional experience within a western framework.
• Welcome the opportunity to live in a remote, dynamic region where the discipline of self-care is an essential aspect of life.
• Lead by example and help educate others.
• Contribute to an enriching, enlivening community experience that is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.