Chef, Remote, 2&1 Roster

Bluebush; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided onsite

2/1 roster

Training and support

Job summary

Bluebush is seeking a Chef to join our catering team at a remote mining camp in Far North Queensland. The position follows a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster, with onsite accommodation and meals provided.

You will assist with daily meal preparation, maintain hygienic kitchen areas, and support dining room service while working as part of a busy camp team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen or remote environment desirable.
• Commercial cooking or food-handling experience advantageous.
• Understanding of hygienic work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager and catering team with daily meal preparation and service.
• Undertake basic food preparation and cooking duties.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, dining and food preparation areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Food handling

Hygienic practices

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Far North Queensland | Remote Mining Camp | Salary + Super

Tired of the same remote routine?

We are a modern twist to the typical remote workplace. We're rethinking what remote camp life looks like! Better facilities, better food, better culture, and a genuine investment in the people who keep our sites running. It's remote work without the "just get through the swing" mentality. Welcome to the new remote.

We are an integrated facility services provider, delivering hospitality and support services to companies operating in remote and regional locations across Australia. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated and demanding environments, including remote mine sites throughout Far North Queensland.

Due to significant growth across our Far North Queensland remote operations, we are looking for a Chef to join our catering team at a newly established remote mining camp.

The camp is currently catering for approximately 145 residents, with growth planned to approximately 400 residents within the next few months.

Working with a well-established mining company, the successful candidate will work a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster. Onsite accommodation and meals are included.

The Position

Chef – 2&1 roster – Salary + super

• Assist the Chef Manager and catering team with daily meal preparation and service
• Undertake basic food preparation and cooking duties
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, dining and food preparation areas
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment
• Assist with dining room setup, clearing and cleaning
• Receive, store and rotate food supplies as required
• Assist with stock control and general kitchen duties
• Work across catering and village services as required

The Person

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, catering, hospitality or remote environment desirable
• Commercial cooking or food-handling experience advantageous
• Understanding of hygienic work practices
• Reliable, hardworking and physically fit
• Strong attention to cleanliness and presentation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of duties

The Benefits

• As a team member with Bluebush, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes of an established facility services provider.
• 2&1 roster
• Accommodation and meals provided onsite
• Opportunity to join a growing remote mining operation
• Training and support provided
• Variety of catering and hospitality duties

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. Our people's unique backgrounds, experience and abilities are at the heart of our workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, gender identities, and people with disability.