Cook

Role summary

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The Cook prepares and presents high-quality meals in line with Avani Cypress Lakes Resort standards, menus, food safety requirements and guest expectations. Responsibilities typically include food preparation, cooking across relevant sections, maintaining consistent portion and presentation standards, monitoring stock, reducing waste and keeping kitchen areas clean and organised. Candidates should have commercial kitchen experience, sound knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. A relevant hospitality qualification or equivalent experience is advantageous. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with strong teamwork, reliability, attention to detail and a professional approach to guest service.

About the employer

AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a premium resort located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, surrounded by vineyards, golf courses and scenic countryside. It forms part of AVANI Hotels & Resorts, the contemporary lifestyle hospitality brand of Minor International, a global hotel, restaurant and leisure company. The resort provides accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities, recreational activities and golf-focused experiences for leisure travellers, weddings, business groups and local visitors. Employees work in a guest-focused environment where service quality, teamwork and operational consistency are important. The property attracts both domestic and international guests and offers a varied hospitality workplace, particularly during weekends, holidays, weddings and tourism peaks. Minor International operates properties across numerous countries, providing potential career development and mobility opportunities for employees who build strong operational experience.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in resorts, hotels, restaurants, clubs and tourism destinations, with demand often strongest in regional areas, coastal towns and major cities. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and strongly focused on workplace safety, fairness and work-life balance. Australia provides an outdoor lifestyle, excellent beaches, national parks, sports and diverse food, while the Hunter Valley is known for vineyards, rural scenery and a quieter pace than Sydney. Eligible young travellers may use a Working Holiday visa, while sponsored, skilled and employer-nominated visas can suit experienced workers who meet relevant requirements. Before relocating, candidates should check visa eligibility, tax and superannuation rules, accommodation costs, transport and health insurance. Regional resort jobs may offer better access to nature but can require a car, advance housing arrangements and flexibility for seasonal or weekend work.