ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback.

You will be based in regional NSW working on our remote mine site village

• 14 days on 7 days off, salary of $110,000
• Full time permanent employment
• FIFO from Sydney / Drive In Drive out for locals

The Position:

• Work collaboratively with a team of Chefs, Kitchen Utilities and Dining Room employees.
• Manage buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast, Crib, Dinner/Desserts
• Ensure OH&S compliance, adhering to safe work practices and food handling procedures.
• Ensure all catering controls are in place, and wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, infection control and cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards.
• Managing catering team performance and employee development
• Enhance workplace culture – display high levels of customer service, contribute ideas & be flexible to meet the needs of the business.

The Person:

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery - Minimum
• Must be reliable, strong & capable of leading a team
• Demonstrated experience at a Head Chef level.
• Experience within bulk catering environments
• Remote experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations
• Experience in menu writing, stock control, budgets, rostering, staff mentoring, training & liaising with the client.
• Experience with hygienic work practices and appropriate HACCP guidelines
• A proactive leader who is professional, positive, supportive, and motivated with experience in training, and developing a team of hospitality professionals

The Benefits:

You will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development. Additionally, our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets.
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further.
• Health and wellbeing employee benefits to help look after you.
• Recognition programs including service and safety awards, regular team events, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
• Ongoing training and development, and career growth opportunities
• Cost of medicals, training and uniforms covered by the company.
• Full Time employment
• Meals, accommodation provided for the duration of your 14 days on
• Flights provided from Sydney

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [email protected]

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.