Chef / Cook / Kitchenhand

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About K&S Fuels:

K&S Fuels have been servicing fuel and lubricant requirements in the Southeast of South Australia for 60 years.  We have been servicing the fuel requirements to local motorists as well as agriculture, logging, transport and fishing industries. The K&S Fuels team take pride in our relationships with outstanding customer service and a reliable fuel supply being the primary commitment to our customers

The Opportunity:

With over 80 years as a trusted name in Australian transport, we’re proud to also own and operate modern, state-of-the-art service stations designed to offer more than just fuel. Our Millicent service station and café provides a welcoming environment, quality food, and exceptional service to locals, travellers, and the transport industry.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a talented, passionate, and organised Chef to lead the kitchen in our busy Millicent café. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and reputable business, lead a small team, and make your mark in a modern, well-equipped kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and a genuine passion for delivering quality food. Formal commercial cookery qualifications are preferred but not essential, as candidates with strong, relevant experience will be highly considered.

You will: 

Prepare the kitchen and café for daily service, ensuring all stations are organised, stocked, and ready

Cook and serve fresh, high-quality meals including breakfasts, lunches, hot foods, sandwiches, and daily specials

Lead and support kitchen staff and casual team members to ensure smooth and efficient service

Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards in line with HACCP and regulatory requirements

Plan and contribute to menus, including seasonal dishes that highlight fresh local produce and appeal to highway customers

Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and customer satisfaction

Support stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination

Work closely with store and divisional leadership to meet operational goals, control costs, minimise waste, and drive food sales targets

You will have:

Proven experience as a Chef, ideally within a café, roadhouse, pub, or high-volume kitchen

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage kitchen operations confidently

Experience planning menus and delivering appealing, practical food offerings

A hands-on leader who can support, guide, and motivate a small team

Passionate about food quality, presentation, and customer experience

Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and cost control

Reliable and flexible for full-time hours including early starts, evenings, and weekend shifts

Relevant Commercial Cookery qualifications (Cert III, IV, or Diploma) preferred but not essential as equivalent industry experience will be considered.

WhWhy Join us:

Competitive hourly rate

Reliable pay and consistent work

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If you're a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and embraces every opportunity to learn we are keen to hear from you.

For further information please contact: Christine Vearing on (08) 8721 2946. If calling outside standard work hours, please text your name and we will return your call promptly

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.