Cook - Breakfast Shifts

Job Description

The Cook – Breakfast Shifts role requires experience in commercial kitchen operations, breakfast preparation and food presentation. The successful candidate should be confident preparing hot and cold breakfast items, following recipes and portion controls, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and working efficiently during busy service periods. A relevant cookery qualification or equivalent kitchen experience is preferred. The candidate is expected to work early mornings, remain organised under pressure, communicate well with the kitchen and restaurant teams, minimise food waste, and maintain a clean, safe workstation. Flexibility, reliability and a guest-focused attitude are important, as breakfast service is often the first dining experience of the day.

Company Info

Oaks Cairns Hotel is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced apartments across Australia and numerous global destinations. Oaks is known for accommodation suited to business travellers, families and holidaymakers, with properties offering practical rooms, apartments and guest facilities. Located in Cairns, the hotel serves visitors exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics rainforest and Far North Queensland. Employees typically work in a multicultural hospitality environment focused on guest service, operational standards and teamwork. Minor Hotels provides opportunities across food and beverage, housekeeping, front office and hotel operations, with career development possible within the wider group. The exact employment conditions, benefits and salary for this position should be confirmed directly through the official job advertisement and employment agreement.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, catering and resort operations, particularly in Cairns, the Whitsundays, Queensland’s coastal towns, Sydney, Melbourne and regional tourist areas. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-oriented, with emphasis on punctuality, safety, customer service and fair workplace rights. Cairns provides a relaxed tropical lifestyle, outdoor activities, markets and access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest, although housing can be competitive and seasonal work may fluctuate. International applicants need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another work-authorised pathway; visa rules and age limits vary. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, Australian bank account, accommodation and health insurance, and check award wages and penalty rates. Australia is a large island continent, so travel between cities can be expensive and distances are considerable.