Station Cook

We are seeking a capable and passionate Station Cook to join the crew at Helen Springs NT. This role suits someone whos organised, adaptable, and takes pride in creating great food with a personal touch.

About the Property                                                                                       

Helen Springs Station is a 5,600 km breeding property in the Barkly Tablelands, NT, running up to 31,500 head of cattle. The station complex is set among lush green gardens and lawns and offers excellent amenities, including a swimming pool and social club. Team members benefit from extensive training delivered by industry professionals, supporting career development in a friendly and supportive team environment. Throughout the year, mustering and general station operations are complemented by a vibrant calendar of social events across the NT.

About the Role

You will be the go-to person for all things food on-station, making sure our team is well-fed and happy. Your days will include:

  • Planning and preparing tasty, home-style meals for staff and guests
  • Managing kitchen hygiene, cleaning, and safety standards
  • Ordering supplies and keeping the pantry stocked
  • Looking after equipment and maintaining a well-run kitchen
  • Lending a hand with light household tasks when needed

About You

  • Experience cooking for groups (ideally in a remote or station setting)
  • Understanding of food hygiene and nutrition
  • Confidence running a kitchen solo
  • A calm, can-do attitude and a genuine love of station life
  • Strong communication and a sense of humour

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • The opportunity to live and work in Barkly Tablelands in the Northern Territory,
  • Comfortable on-site accommodation and nourishing, home-cooked meals
  • A collaborative team environment that values respect, support, and community

About Hancock Agriculture

Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. We manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering 3.49 million hectares. As one of Australias largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.

We oversee every step of the process from breeding to feeding and sales ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the chance to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

**We strongly encourage Australian Defence Force veterans to apply.**

Additional Information Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia. This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa holders (backpackers), nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Similar Job Listings

    Station Cook

  • Planning and preparing tasty, home-style meals for staff and guests
  • Managing kitchen hygiene, cleaning, and safety standards
  • Helen Springs, NT

    Station Cook

  • Planning and preparing tasty, home-style meals for staff and guests
  • Managing kitchen hygiene, cleaning, and safety standards
  • Helen Springs, NT