Sodexo was founded over 50 years ago and is a leader in delivering Quality of Life services which is backed by nearly 465,000 employees in 80 countries across the globe.  We provide a range of services at remote locations across Australia, servicing both on-shore and off-shore sites, in difficult and challenging environments.

Providing delicious and nutritious meals to our clients to fuel their work days is one of the many ways we create a home away from home on our remote sites. Therefore, our chefs are at the heart of what we do and we are committed to providing opportunities for chefs who are as passionate about food as we are.

About the role

As a result of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Chefs looking for the next step in their career to join our team in the Bowen Basin at Byweren Village. The successful Chef will be rostered 14 days on, 7 days off and will need to be able to cover diner and breakfast shifts.

This is a full time ‘Drive in, Drive out’ role, and all candidates must be based in the Townsville/Mackay Region and surrounding areas. Candidates in local remote communities such as Collinsville, Glenden and surrounds are highly regarded.

The responsibilities of the Chef will include but are not limited to the follow:

• Hands-on service for bulk and buffet style cooking which will include preparing, cooking and presenting meals for breakfast, dinner, crib and pastries
• Ensuring the kitchen is HSEQ compliant, following HACCP procedures and safe work practices
• Supporting the Head Chef and Village Managers to ensure a strong focus on quality of service which meets Sodexo’s and our client’s expectations
• On occasion, assist in setting up functions requested

About you

To be successful in this role you must meet the below criteria:

• Have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Previous experience bulk cooking/high volume catering in a remote environment or mining camp
• Solid knowledge and understating of HACCP procedures and safe work practices
• Proven ability to work autonomously and apart of a team in a busy environment
• Open to change and challenges of working in various camp kitchens
• A strong commitment to high standards of customer service, integrity and safety always
• Ability to build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to cover shifts from 9am to 9pm or 9pm to 9am or as rostered and required

What you can gain:

• Drive in, Drive out ex Bowen, Townsville, Mackay regions
• Accommodation and meals included while on site
• 14 days on, 7 days off lifestyle
• A supportive and engaging team environment
• Excellent remuneration and with ongoing career development
• Opportunity to join the 18th largest employer in the wold and a leader in Quality of Life Services

What's Next

If this sounds like the right job for you click on “I’m Interested” and complete our 5-minute application process.

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery, and
• Previous experience in a similar role

Sodexo is a contract services company and employment is conditional to Sodexo’s ability to maintain the client contract and its service levels. All employees are subject to a police check and a Working with Children check (where applicable)