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Head Chef

Sodexo
Cairns, QLD
A$100,000-$110,000 p/a
Hospitality & Tourism → Chefs/Cooks
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


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Work-life Balance 2:1 Roster

Unique Remote Camp Site

Are you passionate about food and are looking for a job opportunity with a lifestyle roster that gives you work-life balance? At Sodexo, we’re expanding our team and seeking service-driven individuals to join us as a Head Chef. This is your chance to work with a global facilities management leader while enjoying the benefits of a 14 days on, 7 days off roster - 11hours based in camp site in Qld.

What you’ll do:

Your role goes beyond the kitchen—you're a vital part of resident wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

Leading bulk cooking operations on remote sites with top-tier quality and safety standards.

Managing operations profitability, budgets, and food quality standards (HACCP compliance).

Fostering team growth in a dynamic, diverse environment while maintaining client relationships.

What you bring:

If you’re an enthusiastic, customer-focused professional with a flair for cooking, we’d love to hear from you. To qualify, you'll need:

Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights.

Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Proven experience leading teams in mass-catering environments, including preparing meals for breakfast, dinner, crib, and pastries.

HACCP expertise combined with strong leadership and planning/prepping skills.

A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

A passion for driving high-quality culinary experiences.

What we offer:

At Sodexo, we care about our people. When you join us and you’ll enjoy:

A permanent role on a lifestyle roster with stability and career growth opportunities

A highly competitive annual wage with consistent hours, paid leave, and superannuation

Full accommodation and meals covered while on-site so you can save while you work!

A structured onboarding and induction program to set you up for success

Exclusive employee benefits, including great on-site services (wellness - gym/fitness programs), free and confidential counselling support, retail discounts, and a recognition program

A welcoming collaborative and supportive team culture and supportive workplace

Why choose Sodexo?

Sodexo is the world’s leading provider of food services. We have a well-respected culinary history – demonstrated by our Love of Food. How do we offer world-class food? We start by attracting top culinary talent. 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.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. With us, you belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. We are always looking for people to join our team and help us create a lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary, many training, upskilling and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!


About Sodexo

Perth, WA, Australia
CEO & General Management
1001-5000 employees

Sodexo in Australia employs a diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. We deliver a unique array of over 100 integrated services lines, including cleaning, catering, facilities management, aerodrome services, concierge, security, asset and building maintenance and hospitality services in the following segments: Corporate Strategic Accounts and Energy & Resources, both on and offshore.

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