Chef | DIDO/FIFO | 2:1 | Darwin, NT

Sodexo; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Training programs

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sodexo in Darwin is seeking passionate Chefs to join our teams across regional Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. These FIFO and BIBO roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to meals for remote workforces in a remote mining sector.

If you thrive in fast-paced kitchens, have bulk catering experience, and bring a positive attitude, this could be a meaningful step in your culinary career. On-site rosters and long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens.
• FIFO or remote site experience desirable, but not essential.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Flexible team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical (drug & alcohol testing).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals across breakfast, crib, and dinner services
• Maintain food safety standards and HACCP compliance
• Work collaboratively in a high-performing kitchen team
• Support quality and consistency across services

Skills

Bulk catering experience

Team communication

Food safety awareness

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Why Join Sodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over400,000people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. 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.

• Access to fantastic Village facilities and lifestyle options including gyms, fitness classes, pools, tennis courts, and social activities (dependent on Village)
• Competitive salary, many training, upskilling, and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program
• Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!

Job Description

What’s the role?

We’re on the lookout for passionate and trade-qualified Chefs living in or near Darwin to join our teams across regional Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. These Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) and Bus-In Bus-Out (BIBO) roles offer an exciting opportunity to step into the thriving mining and resources sector.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, have experience in bulk catering, and bring a positive, can-do attitude—this could be the next big step in your culinary career. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that keep our remote workforces energised and supported.

• Prepare and deliver meals across breakfast, crib, and dinner services
• Maintain food safety standards and HACCP compliance
• Work collaboratively in a high-performing kitchen team
• Support quality and consistency across services

This is more than just a job—it’s a meaningful career in one of Australia’s most vital industries.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
• Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
• FIFO or remote site experience desirable, but not essential
• Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Flexible team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
• Australian Citizenship, Full Australian working rights or eligible for visa sponsorship

Additional Information

Working on-site means 11-hour days on a 2:1 roster (two weeks on, one week off).