ORGANIC CHEF - LIVE IN POSITION

Welcome to the Tops Organic Retreat A fabulous opportunity to escape from the hectic city life and live and work on a beautiful organic retreat, only 4 hours from Sydney adjacent to The Barrington National Park. There are four family farm stay cottages and four secluded king spa cabins on the property, all with open log fires, beautiful polished timber floors and balconies overlooking the creek. There is also a country style organic restaurant on the retreat that boasts a beautiful chimney and a marvellous organic wine bar made with a great selection of organic wines. Your main responsibility will be breakfasts and to create and deliver a 3 course menu which changes every night based on the French “Table d’Hote” principle using all organic ingredients. (not open for lunches) Duties  Table d’Hote service (Breakfast and dinner)  Occasional functions (Maximum 80pax)  Stock control  Maintaining the kitchen in a tidy and clean state at all times including the pantry and the cool rooms Requirements  Positive and friendly attitude, flexible and adaptable  Ability to operate a commercial kitchen autonomously  Gluten free, special diet & organic cuisine experience preferred but not essential  Ability to create a new menu every day  Ability to create kid’s meals  Ability to work under pressure  Sense of hygiene  Cost conscious of organic produce and retreat resources. Fringe Benefits  Personal interaction with retreat guests  2000 acres of pristine bushland with a wide range of activities available  Breakfast & dinner service is for in-house guests only with limited number of guests  Access to all facilities including tennis court, swimming pool, mountain bikes  Internet access  Other activities include farm animals, swimming, fishing, table tennis, swings, a game room, pool table, AUStar movies and sports.  Horse riding and kayaking can be arranged.  Accommodation in 4.5 star cabin when available or caravan A unique Australian experience 20 km of pristine creeks and rivers and 50 km of beautiful walks and 4WD tracks on the property. This is a nature lover’s paradise. Here you will find some of Australia’s rare animals including brumbies, koalas, wedge tail eagles and platypus. • Accommodation and food are included (full board) • The salary will be negotiated during the interview process • There is a two week probationary period Only selected candidates will be contacted.