Cook, remote, 2 & 1 roster

Bluebush; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided onsite

Meals provided onsite

2 weeks on / 1 week off roster

Training and support provided

Job summary

Bluebush is seeking a Catering Utility / Cook for a remote mining camp in Far North Queensland. The role supports daily meal service, basic cooking, and kitchen hygiene within a growing camp serving up to 180 residents. The position operates on a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster, with onsite accommodation and meals provided.

Experience in commercial kitchens and a reliable, flexible approach are essential. You will join a team delivering catering and village services across a remote site,

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen
• Understanding of food handling and hygiene practices
• Ability to work as part of a team in a remote catering environment
• Physically capable and reliable

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef 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 prep 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

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food handling / safety

Hygiene practices

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Flexible / versatile

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 Catering Utility / Cook to join our catering team at a newly established remote mining camp.

The camp is currently catering for approximately 100 residents, with growth planned to approximately 180 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

Catering Utility / Cook – 2&1 roster – Salary + super

• Assist the Chef 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