Village Cook

About us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on our diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School. 

The resort features 182 elegantly designed guest rooms, suites, and villas across four distinct accommodation wings, surrounded by glistening pools, panoramic seascapes and lush tropical gardens. Together with our five distinct restaurants and bars alongside a bespoke collection of destination-inspired private dining experiences, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, offers unrivalled luxury resort experiences.

About the Role

As a Village Cook, you will play an important role in supporting our team members by preparing and serving quality meals in our colleague dining facility. Working alongside a dedicated culinary team, you'll help create a positive dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and cooking meals for our colleague dining facility

• Ensuring food is consistently presented and served to a high standard

• Catering for dietary requirements and cultural preferences

• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

• Supporting stock rotation, inventory management, and waste minimisation

• Assisting with kitchen cleaning and operational duties

• Contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture

Base rate $28.38 + penalties + loading

What we need from you

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Commercial Cookery, with a strong background in banqueting and bulk food production
• Experience catering for up to 400 guests per service
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Extensive recipe and ingredient knowledge to produce a diverse range of dishes
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a remote island environment

What we offer

• World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.
• An exciting and ever-changing Colleague Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.
• Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.
• 6300 Hotels & Resorts across the world with a strong talent program to develop and grow your career!

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers

or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers