Chef

About Us

Trinity Beach Sports Club is a vibrant community club located in the heart of Trinity Beach, north of Cairns. We're proud to offer our members and guests outstanding facilities, quality dining, and a genuine community atmosphere.

Our club is more than just a place to eat and socialise — it's a hub for the local community, hosting everything from casual weeknight dinners to special occasions. With a strong focus on quality service and a supportive team culture, we provide a positive, friendly workplace.

Join a well-established club with a great reputation and be part of a team that values good food, good service, and a great atmosphere.

Chef - casual

· Be part of a top Club in Queensland

· 7-day dining, 11.30am - 9pm

· Weekends and evening availability essential

The 5th Quarter Restaurant is one of Trinity Beach’s biggest venues within a well-appointed Club. The club dining areas are more than a restaurant - they are a community hub, catering to the needs of locals, members and guests.

We are looking for a qualified casual chef to add to our already busy kitchen team.

The position offers excellent working conditions in a friendly team environment.

The Role

Excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work within a supportive team and a fast-paced club kitchen while taking ownership of a key part of the restaurant offering. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of chefs to prepare the kitchen for service and cook a diverse range of meals.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist in planning menus and food preparation with the Head Chef, factoring in food and labour costs, and order kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
• Consult with the Head Chef, management, and front-of-house staff on menu changes, dietary needs, and food preparation matters.
• Check incoming deliveries and ingredients on hand for freshness and quality before use.
• Prepare and store food stuffs correctly, maintaining stock rotation, correct temperatures, and quality control at all times.
• Show less experienced kitchen staff proper cooking methods and offer guidance on technique.
• Cook and season a diverse range of dishes to the standard expected by the club.
• Check dishes throughout preparation and before service for taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.
• Plate meals and finish with sauces, gravies, and garnishes to spec.
• Cater for dietary requirements such as allergies and intolerances where requested by guests or members.
• Follow and promote safe food handling, hygiene, and WHS practices in the kitchen at all times.

Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• 3 years’ experience

Candidates are encouraged to submit their resume outlining their recent chef experience.