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Cook

Nundroo Hotel Motel South Australia

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$70,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Prepare, cook, and present a variety of meals including breakfast and pub-style dishes.
  • Manage kitchen operations, including stock management and food safety standards.
  • Support junior kitchen staff and collaborate with front-of-house staff for smooth service.

Nundroo Hotel Motel

Position: Cook

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 per annum

Location: Eyre Hwy, Coorabie SA 5690, Australia

About Us

Nundroo Hotel Motel is a popular stopover for travelers along the Eyre Highway, offering accommodation, casual dining, a kiosk, and fuel services. Our kitchen provides a wide range of meals, including breakfast dishes, Australian pub-style meals, seafood, curries, rice dishes, and burgers, ensuring high-quality meals for both hotel guests and travelers at our roadside dining service.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our team on a full-time basis. The role involves full responsibility for kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, plating, portion control, and cleaning, to ensure smooth service. This role also involves managing stock, supporting junior staff, and maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Prepare, cook, and present meals according to recipes and service standards, including breakfast, Australian pub-style dishes, seafood, curries, rice dishes, and burgers
  2. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, fryers, and stovetops
  3. Portion meals, add sauces and garnishes, and ensure consistent presentation and quality
  4. Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where needed
  5. Store ingredients and prepared food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety guidelines
  6. Assist with menu planning, ordering, stock management, and estimating ingredient requirements
  7. Monitor portion control and minimize food wastage
  8. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene across all kitchen areas
  9. Support junior kitchen staff and provide guidance on cooking techniques and kitchen operations
  10. Work collaboratively with management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service delivery

Requirements

  1. Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery/ Kitchen Management or at least three years of relevant commercial cooking experience
  2. Minimum 1-2 years’ relevant experience
  3. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations
  4. Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
  5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  6. Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays
  7. Excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills

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Skills
COOKING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD SAFETY
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
TEAMWORK
TIME MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in commercial cookery
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

More details
Expiring date
8 May 2026
Date posted
8 Apr 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Nundroo Hotel Motel

Pay insights
Market average based on all Food Preparation & Cooking jobs in South Australia
Above avg. range
$70k - $80k
Market average
$56k
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Market average
$43k
$80k
This job pays above average

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