Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.
About Us
Cruise Whitsundays, based in Airlie Beach is the largest marine-based tour and transport provider in the Whitsundays. Providing close encounters with the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and the islands of the Whitsundays, Cruise Whitsundays operates 10, well-equipped, air-conditioned vessels, plus a world-class sailing catamaran, offering a range of tours, as well as an inter-island resort connection service, with regular daily departures at two islands, one airport and two mainland ports.
Cruise Whitsundays also operates Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites, and a Reefsleep glamping experience at the Reefworld pontoon, moored offshore at Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef.
From our cruises and sailing adventures to our world-renowned underwater accommodation, there’s no better way to experience the Whitsundays, and you won’t find a friendlier or more experienced crew to work with. When the ocean is your office, every day is good one!
About Journey Beyond
Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.
The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:
Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.
Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.
Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K’gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.
About the role
We are currently seeking passionate, motivated and energetic Kitchen Hand to join the Cruise Whitsundays team on a casual basis. This is your chance to create memorable guest experiences by supporting the Catering team to prepare and deliver exceptional high-quality food and assist the day-to-day kitchen operations. In addition to guest satisfaction, this role will involve overseeing hygiene, cleanliness and general safety in food preparation areas and assist with the delivery of stores and stock control.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Help prepare high quality food
- Help maintain high standard of food safety and hygiene – washing dishes, keeping the workspace clean and tidy.
- Assist with delivery of stores and stock control
About you
The ideal candidate will have a true passion for high quality food with a real commitment to delivering the best standards of food, ensuring our guests leave with lasting memories! You have an energy that’s dynamic and you have fun when you work!
To be successful in this role, you will have/be:
- The necessary working entitlements to work in Australia with a minimum of 3-month commitment
- Desire to advance your career in the kitchen
- Knife skills (highly desired)
- Self-motivated, with great energy – A real multitasker
- Proven ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Impeccable personal integrity
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
- Ability to manage time effectively, especially under pressure
Requirements
- Previous experience working in kitchens
- Drivers Licence
- SITHFAB009A - QLD Responsible Service of Alcohol (Desirable)
Benefits
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- An attractive salary and positive work environment
- Study Assistance Policy
- A career with opportunities for progression, transfers, and secondments
- Employee Referral Policy
- Parental Leave program
- Purchased Leave policy
- Private Health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
- Discounts at the Cruise Café & Bar
- Discounts at the bar on board vessels
- Free public transport
- Salary sacrifice remote area benefits
Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, so don't wait, apply now!