SIRROM, a trusted industry leader and provider with 50 years in Life Support and Facilities Management, is expanding! We excel in delivering exceptional food and service across all conditions and locations. As we grow, we're looking for passionate professionals to join our dynamic team in workforce villages across Rockhampton Coalfield & Mackay / Bowen Basin Region QLD.

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a company with a rich legacy of excellence, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

FIFO/ DIDO Qualified Pastry Chef /Bakery or Chef with Extensive Experience in Pastry & Bakery experience

Salary $90k -97.75K salary plus super - Permanent 14 day on/7 day off Full Time Employment

• A passion for high-quality pastry, bakery and dessert creation in a high-volume kitchen
• Proven experience in creating a rotational menu consisting of desserts, pastries, bakery items and various round tortes/cake of various flavours
• Reliability and a commitment to excellence
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a small, experienced team
• Provide breakfast, crib lunch, desserts or dinner service for residents on site (be able to work both night shift and dayshift on 14/7 roster)
• Ensure food presentation, product presentation and meal service are to Sirrom standards
• Work within budgeted food costs
• Maintain minimal food wastage
• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu and Sirrom Guidelines in line with client requirements
• Maintain a strict health and hygiene standards and systems in the kitchen

We’re looking for candidates with:

• At least 2 years of experience working in remote mine-site villages or workforce camps.
• Hands-on experience with bulk catering, including pastry, bakery, breakfast and buffet-style service.
• Ability to lead a team, manage utilities, and deliver high-quality food and service.
• Supportive leadership, mentoring, and coaching for kitchen staff.
• Strong skills in food costing, budgeting, ordering, and stock control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Friendly and considerate attitude to promote a positive work environment.

To be considered, you must have or be willing to obtain:

• Chef Trade Certificate or Formal qualification in baking, pastry, or a related culinary field - Equivalent to Australian Trade Qualification (Minimum of Cert III in Commercial Cookery/Patisserie or higher)
• Food Safety for Supervisor's Certificate (desirable)
• Proof of current Right to Work in Australia
• National Police Check - no more than 1 month old
• To be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening

One of SIRROMS's goals for 2025 is to expand our Facilities Management network by hiring dynamic, talented and passionate new team members who can bring real value as we grow.

Does this sound like you? If so, now is the perfect time to send your resume at [email protected] or call us at 07 3199 8500 and join us on our journey to success!

*We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All shortlisted applicants must attend a face-to-face or Online interview and pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.