Chef

Talent Quarter; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Talent Quarter in Mackay, QLD is seeking a qualified Chef for an immediate two-week contract. This short-term role offers full-time hours across the contract and may include accommodation support. You will bring Chef qualifications, experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering, and strong food safety knowledge.

Ability to work independently and in a team is essential. Successful applicants will complete compliance and onboarding prior to starting, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working as a Chef.
• Holds relevant Australian Chef qualifications.
• Has experience working in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering (preferred).
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is reliable, professional and confident in a busy kitchen.
• Has strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Is available for the full 2-week contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a busy kitchen for a 2-week contract.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to meet service demands.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Independent work

Education

Australian Chef qualifications

Job description

Immediate Start | Short-Term Contract | Accommodation Available

Are you a qualified Chef looking for your next short-term opportunity? We’re currently seeking an experienced and reliable Chef to join a facility in Mackay, QLD for a 2-week contract.

This is a great opportunity for a Chef looking for a change of scenery, additional hours or a short-term contract.

The Role

• Location: Mackay, QLD

• Contract: 2 weeks

• Start: Immediate / ASAP

• Hours: Full-time hours across the contract

• Role: Chef

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Chef

• Holds relevant Australian Chef qualifications

• Has experience working in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering (preferred)

• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Is reliable, professional and confident in a busy kitchen

• Has strong food safety and hygiene knowledge

• Is available for the full 2-week contract

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate

• Guaranteed short-term contract

• Potential accommodation assistance

• Support from our recruitment team throughout your placement

• Opportunity to work with a well-established organisation

• Potential for further work following the contract

Successful applicants will be required to meet relevant compliance and onboarding requirements prior to commencing.

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. These values shape how we treat people, how we work together and the environment we strive to create.

If there is anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements wherever possible.