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STATION COOK

NEWRY STATION

NT

CAIT

CAIT is part of a rapidly developing international agribusiness group with properties in Australia, Vietnam and Russia. CAIT owns 3 cattle properties in the NT and WA and are focused on building a productive and profitable cattle business with links to farming in the region.

Newry Station comprises 246,700 hectare in the Northern Territory with over 18,000 head of cattle. It adjoins the Territory's border with Western Australia and is one hour from the township of Kununurra, WA.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Upon Application

Start:

Immediate Start

Expires:

Until Position Filled

Job Description:

  • We are looking for a Station Cook with a proactive, positive and can-do attitude to join our team 

  • The Station Cook plans, prepares and cooks nutritional meals for 10 x Station staff, guests in the Station kitchen.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

We require a dependable person who enjoys working as part of a hardworking team. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be clean, tidy and self-motivated and have good time management, communication & organisational skills.

  • The Station Cook will maintain the cooking equipment and any facilities provided in a clean, tidy and hygienic state.

  • Clean and tidy the eating areas and surrounds after each meal.

  • Ensure that food handling legislation is complied with at all times in all situations.

  • Regularly defrost freezers and refrigerators.

  • Dispose of rubbish regularly.


MEAL PREPARATION

  • Provide breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals as required.

  • Provide for staff each day who takes a packed lunch.

  • Develop nutritional, enjoyable, and efficient menus

  • Prepare and maintain a clean and inviting dining area.

  • Provide tea and coffee making facilities.


FOOD STORES

  • Maintain an inventory of food stored and foods required.

  • Prepare the grocery list.

  • Maintain stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies.Pack and unpack food stores.

  • Ensure food is stored hygienically and in a manner that maintains peak condition.

  • Bag and label meat cuts for freezing after butchering.

  • Clean food storage areas regularly.


HYGIENE

  • Station cooks will maintain the kitchen, serving areas, dining room, cool room, store room and meat house in a clean, tidy and hygienic state.

Job Requirements:

  • This position would suit a flexible person who is happy to work individually with high hygiene standards and who wants to experience life on a working cattle station. 

  • Some cooking experience would be an advantage.

  • Willingness to learn and develop competencies on the job is essential

  • Cert II in Kitchen Operations or equivalent preferred

Job Benefits:

  • Accommodation and meals included


This is such a unique opportunity to join a progressive Agribusiness group. For more information and to apply for positions please contact Kellie Hall at newrystation@outlook.com or 08 91678823


NB. This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.

Ref 20230323 | 20230426 | RP 20230517

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