Cook, Chef - Wooleen Station Stay

Woollen Station

Murchison, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism)

Casual/Vacation

$75,000–$82,000 per year

Chef/Cook—Seasonal Position (April–October 2025)

Live & Work in the Outback | Join Our Dream Team!

Are you passionate about farm-to-table food, sustainability, and adventure? Do you thrive in a remote, immersive setting where guests are part of the experience? Wooleen Station is seeking a talented chef/cook for a seasonal position at our award-winning Station Stay in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Position Duration: May/June 2025 – 12th October 2025

Location: Wooleen Station, Murchison, WA (remote outback location)

Accommodation, meals, Wi-Fi, and more included!

About Us

Wooleen Station is more than just a station stay—it’s a conservation-driven, regenerative tourism experience. We care deeply about sustainable grazing, land rehabilitation, and meaningful engagement with our local Wajarri community. Our guests come to slow down, connect with nature, and learn about the land’s past, present, and future.

The Wooleen Homestead experience is exclusive—guests stay an average of three to four nights, and we serve all meals as part of a fully catered, immersive stay. Dinner is a hosted experience in the formal dining room, where Frances Pollock and David Pollock share the story of the station, conservation, and working life in the outback.

The homestead is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering you structured time off each week.

The Role

As the chef/cook, you’ll prepare wholesome, hearty, and beautifully presented meals using our own grass-fed beef, local lamb, pasture-raised chicken, and fresh produce from our gardens. Think Country Women’s Association (CWA) with pizzazz—home-style meals with a professional and contemporary twist.

Daily Menu:

- Breakfast—Continental and a cooked option

- Lunch—A grazing bar with meats, cheeses, fresh salads, homemade bread, and a soup in winter

- Afternoon Tea—Sweet or savory options

- Pre-Dinner Grazing—Shared platters

- Dinner—main course and dessert

You’ll be cooking for both guests and staff (16–22 meals per day in peak season), creating one set meal per sitting (with dietary adjustments as required).

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who loves food, thrives in a remote setting, and enjoys engaging with people. Guests are welcome in the kitchen, so this role is as much about hospitality as it is about cooking.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

- Menu Planning & Ordering—Plan weekly menus and manage online food orders (300km from the nearest supermarket & suppliers!)

- Farm-to-Table Cooking—Use seasonal, homegrown, and ethically sourced produce

- Ability to Adapt & Be Resourceful—Remote living means making the most of what’s available

- Food Safety & Cleanliness—Maintain high hygiene standards

- Guest Engagement—Be comfortable cooking in an open kitchen where guests may chat with you

- Dietary Adaptations—Confidently cater to vegetarian, vegan, GF, LF, and low-sugar requests when required

- Self-Sufficient & Organized—Work independently and manage your time efficiently

- Team Player—You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team, so a positive attitude is a must!

- Love for Nature & Adventure – Enjoy remote outback living, wildlife, and the beauty of the Murchison region

Bonus: If you have a partner looking for work, additional roles may be available—couples are welcome to apply!

The Perks

Competitive salary package (based on experience) + 11.5% superannuation

On-site accommodation provided

All meals included

Wi-Fi & basic amenities supplied

Structured time off (homestead closed Tues/Wed)

Experience life on a working station & contribute to sustainability efforts

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Send your resume great fit to frances@wooleen.com.au