Chef

Compass Group Pty Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual shifts

Training and ongoing support

Career development opportunities

Uniforms and meals while on duty

Employee discounts and benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited in Cairns is seeking an experienced Chef to join our casual kitchen team. This role offers flexible shifts in a fast-paced hospitality environment, with ongoing training and career development.

You will prepare breakfast and dinner buffet, uphold food safety and HACCP standards, and work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality meals for Defence site catering. The role requires experience in commercial kitchens, eligibility for a National Police Check, and strong

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required.
• Experience in commercial kitchens or catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable with a positive and team-focused approach.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality buffet meals for breakfast and dinner service
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Support kitchen operations including stock control and deliveries
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control standards are met
• Assist with menu execution and daily food production
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Allergen management

Attention to detail

Team player

Police check eligibility

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

CHEF – CASUAL – CAIRNS

Flexible Shifts | Hospitality Environment | Career Growth

• Casual Chef opportunity in Cairns
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team in Cairns. This casual opportunity is ideal for chefs who enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, delivering high-quality meals and supporting daily catering operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare high-quality buffet meals for breakfast and dinner service
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Support kitchen operations including stock control and deliveries
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control standards are met
• Assist with menu execution and daily food production
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional kitchen team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Experience in commercial kitchens or catering environments
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable with a positive and team-focused approach
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check

BENEFITS

• Flexible casual shifts
• Training and ongoing support
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• Uniforms and meals provided while on duty
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive and structured team environment

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or [e-mail].

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.