• POSITION TYPE

    Staff

  • LOCATION

    Gold Coast, QLD

Job Title: Chef/Cook
Location: Gold Coast (QLD), Sommerset Region (QLD) Lennox Head (NSW)
Company: CYC Adventures

 

About CYC Adventures

CYC is a faith based outdoor education and group accommodation organisation with a head office on the Gold Coast.  Working primarily with schools planning and facilitating school camps based around our Thrive way of working, our programs operate throughout southeast Queensland and northern NSW all year round.

Our staff are our greatest asset, and as committed Christians, they seek to demonstrate the love of Christ to all our guests.  Our mission is to deliver excellent programs, delivering key outcomes, through a Christian worldview

Role Overview

We are seeking committed chefs/cooks to join our catering teams in Lennox Head, the Sommerset Region and on the Gold Coast.  Reporting to our Catering Manager, you will be responsible for working with our food service team at each of our locations as they provide a calm and rewarding experience through varied, visually appealing and healthy meals at a reasonable cost in a clean and pleasant environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate with management and staff

  • Ensure safe work practices

  • Work as part of the broader team

  • Risk assessment and control measures

  • Record keeping

  • Stock control and handling

  • Awareness of and response to guest dietary needs

  • Contributing to a cohesive team environment

  • Prepare, cook and serve meals

  • Quality control

  • Implementation of cleaning schedules and processes

  • Contribution to and participation in, the wider ministry of CYC

What We’re Looking For

  • Outstanding Christian character with a mature faith and a passion for sharing the Gospel with children. An active involvement with a local church would usually be demonstrated

  • Competent and committed chef or cook

  • Current Blue Card (working with Children)

  • Current Manual Driver’s License

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development

  • A dynamic, outdoor-focused work environment with meaningful guest impact

  • Employee benefits in line with company policies

  • Access to gear and program discounts

  • A supportive, safety-first team culture with regional leadership support

How to Apply

  • Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and why you’re excited to join CYC Adventures to andrew@cycadventures.com.au

  • Include any relevant certifications (First Aid/CPR, risk management, activity-specific qualifications) and references.

Application deadline: 30 April 2026