Who we are

Legune Station is located 120km North east of Kununurra on 306,000 hectares of private land in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, bordering Western Australia and the picturesque Kimberley region.  Legune Station runs 35,000 head of high-grade Brahman cattle and produces 4,000 Tonne per annum of quality hay with approximately 20 staff located at the station.  The region boasts some of the best fishing in Australia and provides easy access to top attractions such as Lake Argyle, the Bungle Bungles and El Questro just to name a few!

 

About the role

Reporting to the Manager’s Assistant, you will be responsible for planning menus, organising and ordering supplies and preparing tasty and nutritious meals for approx. 12-20 staff and visitors on the homestead. You will also be responsible for maintaining cleaning and hygiene standards equivalent to that of a commercial kitchen.

Key duties include:

• Plan and prepare daily meals for staff living on the homestead, as well as visitors.
• Ensure baked items are available for staff for packed smoko & lunch.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with management regarding staff meal requirements.
• Ensure all kitchen and associated laundry is clean and available at all times.
• Maintain kitchen supplies and stores, complete store orders on time.
• Supervise and train cooks offsider if required.

 

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in cooking & baking nutritious, tasty food for groups of people.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Understanding of and ability to follow health and safety standards and maintain food hygiene standards.
• Must have been or be prepared to be vaccinated against tetanus, hepatitis and Q fever.
• Ability to prepare meals in adherence with set budget.

 

Benefits

In return, you will be joining a progressive and innovative Australian-owned group leading the way in livestock operations throughout Australia.  A competitive daily rate is on offer, with meals, accommodation, and Wi-Fi included.  You will be accommodated in a single private bedroom with air-conditioning and a shared bathroom, with the majority of your weekends free to explore the best tourist spots in the region!

You will enjoy a great community feel with fellow station team members and will have opportunities to attend social events including race days, rodeos and camp drafts. 

 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! 

Please apply by providing a cover letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key responsibilities of the role, along with a copy of your current resume.

We are also currently seeking a Bore Runner and Machinery Operator to live on the station, if interested in these positions, or to check out all of our current vacancies, please head to our website at: www.aamig.com.au/about/careers

 

Please note: The successful applicant is required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Check.