Demi Chef

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provides accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. From Tropical North Queensland to the remote Tasmanian wilderness, we connect holidaymakers with incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery.

Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature.

Freycinet Lodge is an eco-lodge that sits within the world famous Freycinet National Park – a stone’s throw from the renowned Wineglass Bay on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. The Lodge consists of 70 rooms and a main lodge, thoughtfully constructed around a beautiful waterfront below The Hazards mountain range. Located approximately 2.5 hours from Hobart or Launceston, Freycinet Lodge neighbours the popular holiday town of Coles Bay.

• With your experience, create an impact on our guests in this hands-on and detail orientated role
• Ensure our guests have a great dining experience and make holiday memories
• Staff accommodation and meals package available

What you’ll do:

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and innovative Demi Chef to join our team at Freycinet Lodge in this casual position.                                                                                         
You'll use your experience and creativity to help build the identity of our venue from collaborative menu development, through to assisting in supervising and developing our cooks and kitchen attendants.

What you’ll bring:  

• Strong hands-on experience in kitchen operations with a clear understanding of the logistics of restaurants and functions catering
•  2 years+ of modern Australian cooking experience
• A passion for your trade and for creating and presenting contemporary dishes using local produce
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with common office applications
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• The ability to work productively in a fast-paced, buzzing work environment, dealing with a high volume of covers in a short period of time
• Possess a Do Food Safely Certificate of completion

What’s in it for you?

At NRMA Parks & Resorts our benefits include more than just great discounts. Here's a taste of what you can expect:

• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Our reward and recognition program 'My Thanks'
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Grow, progress or relocate with us and move around the country to one of our many other holiday parks or resorts.

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. We welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference? Apply now!  We cannot wait to hear from you!

As part of our recruitment process, all employees at NRMA Parks and Resorts are subject to mandatory pre-employment checks.