Casual Kitchenhand

About the business and the role
Qantas Founders Museum is a world-class museum located in Longreach, Queensland and is home to the oldest civil aviation building in Australia. The museum is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preserving the history and telling the story of Australia’s National Icon. We connect with the public through experiences, education, collections, and displays. Characters of the early Qantas days, their pioneering spirit and the impact the airline had for all Australians, is brought to life through life size exhibits, historical artifacts and interactive displays including the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar.
Our team is passionate and dedicated, providing a high level of customer service and experience. A key part of the role is enjoying communicating with the public and providing a fresh and vibrant tour through the museum's Airpark Enclosure, home to the Boeing 747, Boeing 707, DC-3 and Super Constellation. The museum is open daily and in-house training is provided to all new employees.

Longreach is an outback town in Central Western Queensland with schools, pool, permanently manned police station, parks, other tourist attractions, river, sporting facilities, Caravan Parks and accommodation venues. Longreach is serviced daily by commercial flights, with daily QantasLink flights from Brisbane and twice weekly Rex flights from Townsville. To find out more visit Longreach Region Tourist Information (experiencelongreach.com.au)

Job tasks and responsibilities:
• Prepare attractive menus to nutritional standards
• Control and order stock and inspect it on delivery
• Prepare food for cooking
• Cook and present food creatively
• Work under pressure so food is served on time
• Keep to hygiene, health and safety and licensing rules
• Cleaning duties
• Assist with daily tasks as directed by your supervisor/s
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and abide by WHS policies and procedures
• Meet training requirements

Qualifications:
• Do Food Safely Certificate – Link Below https://dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au/index.php/en/
• COVID Safe Dine In certificate – Link Below https://covidsafework.tafeqld.edu.au/register?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURrMVlqaGtZek5sTlRaayIsInQiOiJ1RXoyWEhOTE51Yk5Zd0dmVFJSeGV0YzVZWnJNcDN6SjVOWEl6MXBrVkg5Y0RhSGdxVWFXRk40dVFFTjMwMFhoVkxab2JZUllkRWYzN3NLa3lcL2RxT0E1T0w0a0xEWlI4bllvZXNJWGU4b1NcL05UOVpCK0tZZnV1TGxjdkNFYk10In0%3D
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (optional)
• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (not essential)

Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in hospitality and tourism is not essential, enthusiasm, interest and willingness to learn are more important. On-the-job training will be given. An ideal applicant may have experience in the following:
• Knowledge of food production methods
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Well-presented, friendly, and polite
• Professional, motivated and positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Organised and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Flexibility to work a rolling roster (weekends included)
• Integrity

Job benefits and perks
Work at a growing world-class museum where you can immerse yourself in the captivating story of Qantas and its founders. Helping the museum preserve the history of Australia’s National icon.
Enjoy the opportunity to work amongst the iconic Boeing 747, Boeing 707, DC-3 and Super Constellation as well as a replica of Qantas’ first aircraft the AVRO 504k and life size replicas of DH-50, DH-61 & a Bristol flight simulator.
Unique opportunity to gain experience in a range of roles in tourism, hospitality, museum work and Australian history. Entry-level exposure to such a broad range of roles is particularly difficult to replicate in larger tourism or museum-related organisations.