Demi Chef

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NRMA Parks & Resorts is hiring a Demi Chef for Freycinet Lodge in Coles Bay, Tasmania, a full‑time on‑site role in an eco‑lodge with staff accommodation and meals package. You’ll shape the venue’s identity through hands‑on cooking, collaborative menu development, and supervising kitchen staff in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. To stand out, highlight 2+ years of modern Australian cooking, formal commercial cookery qualifications, a Do Food Safely certificate, strong customer service, and comfort with local produce and functions catering. Emphasize leadership, teamwork, and the ability to manage kitchen operations under pressure. Apply via the NRMA careers site, tailor your CV to showcase relevant experience, and note willingness to relocate and the pre‑employment checks.

Company Description

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget, style, and occasion – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible destinations to create unforgettable holiday experiences. Part of the trusted NRMA Group, a member-owned brand, our passionate team works together to make holiday magic happen—it's 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.

Job Description

• 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
• 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
• Formal qualifications in commercial cookery
• Possess a Do Food Safely Certificate of completion

What’s in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Complimentary myNRMA Rewards membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Employee referral program where you may be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $2,000
• Potential to grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks and Resorts we’re for inclusion, diversity, and representing the members, guests, customers, and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be part of our team.

Are you nodding your head as you read this? Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more!

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