About the Role

We are looking for highly experienced FIFO Head Chefs to work closely with the Village & Catering Managers to deliver exceptional food to our Villages. The primary focus of the role is to ensure a smooth and profitable kitchen operation that delivers outstanding guest experience.

We have roles available within Bowen Basin (Nebo, Coppabella, and Moranbah). These can be a DIDO if you live locally or FIFO role departing from Brisbane on 14:7 rosters. We also have a free staff bus that departs from Mackay.

What's In It for You?

• 14:7 Roster DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane
• Circa $111K +Super + either flights or DIDO and get a $17K bonus
• 26 even fortnightly pays
• Access to discounts across hundreds of retailers with our Civeo Hive program
• Accommodation, food, etc. supplied onsite with access to facilities such as gyms, pools, etc. (facilities vary per Village)
• Opportunity to gain wide exposure to multiple operations across our various sites
• Ongoing training and development to advance your skills and your career with strong succession planning in place for future growth
• Fantastic company culture, it's more than just a buzz word at Civeo
• Valid working rights in Australia for the next 12 months (sponsorship NOT available)

Experience

• 5+ years’ cumulative chef experience, preferably working in a large hotel or remote village environment (FIFO or DIDO) with significant experiences supervising and managing a team of chefs
• Experience with ordering, storing, preparing and delivering food service
• Strong experience in a bulk/batch cooking environment
• Ordering, profit and wastage reporting
• Client relationship management and support

Skills and Knowledge

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade certificate essential.
• Applied knowledge of HACCP principles in a bulk cooking environment
• Ability to create service schedules on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Applied knowledge of workplace safety systems and compliance requirements
• Intermediate skills with regards to Microsoft Office applications
• Budgetary and analytical skills
• Knowledge of relevant kitchen chemicals, including their application and storage
• Valid drivers’ licence (Class C) is preferred

What's Next?

Apply NOW!

• You may be invited to complete a short video questionnaire (which you can complete at a time convenient to you)
• Our team will review and call or email you with the outcome and next steps
• Complete pre-employment steps of document verification, background checks, medical assessment, and inductions (all at our cost)
• Get started! (Uniforms will be supplied)

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.

Stay Well. Work Well.