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Form of workAbout us:
Harvest Road Group’s vision is to deliver Australia’s best sustainable produce to the world. We are a family-owned Australian business delivering sustainable produce that champions what is great about our country. We take pride in our heritage and strive to make a positive impact on our people, community and environment.
The Station:
Minderoo Station is located on the banks of the Ashburton River in the heart of the West Pilbara, WA. At only 45km from the town of Onslow, there is close access to local town amenities. With the station bordering the Exmouth Gulf there are some hidden WA gems on your doorstep, along with great social events in the surrounding region.
The Opportunity:
Harvest Road has an exciting full-time opportunity for a self-motivated and positive StationCook to join our progressive team based at Minderoo Station. This is not a FIFO role. The kitchen is the heart of the station, where the cook has great influence on a happy and cohesive staff culture. The kitchen is modern and well appointed, surrounding by ensuited staff quarters set amongst established gardens. In addition to your salary, all accommodation, food and WiFi is supplied.
Key responsibilities include:
- Pre-planning and cooking nutritious, hearty meals for the station team including breakfast, smoko, lunch and dinner. Also catering to station visitors as required.
- Commitment to safe working practices at all times.
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and adjoining dining/living areas.
- Preparing store orders for scheduled dates, and rotating stores to ensure no food is wasted.
- Liaise with the station butcher and gardeners to ensure all available meat cuts are utilised, and garden produce is incorporated into cooking whenever possible.
- Assist in other areas of the station as required.
- Encourage a welcoming, homely environment in the kitchen/dining for the station team and guests.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience cooking to a schedule for a group of people.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- High level of hygiene and safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and able to adapt to change.
- A positive, friendly attitude with a willingness to be part of the Minderoo team and culture.
- Ability to pass a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment.
- Suitable fitness level to carry out required tasks.
- Willingness to work in a rural, remote area.
- Manual driver’s licence (highly desirable).
- Current first aid certificate (highly desirable).
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration package for the right candidate based on skills and experience, with exciting career progression options available in the wider business.
- Training opportunities available to the right applicant.
- Air-conditioned accommodation and meals.
- Free Wifi and Telstra mobile coverage available.
- Experience working a cattle station and rugged Pilbara landscape to explore in your free time.
Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses.
Visit: www.harvestroad.com to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.
