About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Chef to join the on-train team at Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions. You would be responsible for the high quality preparation and presentation of the Australian dining menu on board our trains.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of a unique menu, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction
- Maintaining levels of stock and inventory
- Hygiene, cleanliness and general safety of all staff working in food preparation areas
- Compliance with HACCP
Requirements
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Minimum 3 years industry experience in a fast-paced culinary environment
- Current Senior First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work physically demanding roles requiring long periods on feet and in confined spaces
- Willingness to work away from home for up to 7 days at a time on a one-week on, one week-off roster cycle
- Professionalism and immaculate personal presentation
- Enjoy engaging with guests
Skills
- Culinary preparation
- Menu development
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Food safety and hygiene
- HACCP compliance
- Guest engagement
Location
- On-train
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years industry experience
Education Level
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Salary/Compensations
- Attractive salary
Benefits
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Study Assistance Policy
- Employee Referral Policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Parental Leave Program
- Purchased Leave Policy
About the Company
- Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, operates 20 brands spanning the country and New Zealand, connecting guests to the land, and to each other.
- The Rail Division, previously known as Great Southern Rail (“GSR”) operates Australia’s iconic rail journeys, The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and Great Southern.
- Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs; Monarto Safari Resort; Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo, New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours, and Voyages Tourism Australia.
