Experienced Chefs

Chefs on the Run; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award rates

Flexible scheduling

Paid for every hour

Brisbane regional work

Family-owned business

Job summary

Chefs On The Run invites qualified chefs to join its casual pool and shape their own schedule across Brisbane and surrounding areas. Work across restaurants, clubs, resorts, aged care, health care, and catering, enjoying above-average casual rates and genuine flexibility.

We value people-first culture and offer steady opportunities with a family-owned team that knows every chef by name. Current police or NDIS checks, and the ability to obtain them if needed, are important for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher.
• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship kitchen experience.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Current NDIS Check or Police Check for unsupervised/vulnerable people work.

Responsibilities

• Cook across hospitality, catering, aged care, and FIFO venues.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all sites.
• Operate independently across varied kitchen environments and menus.
• Adapt to venue-specific requirements and kitchen teams.
• Support venues during peak periods and event catering.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship kitchen experience

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

NDIS Check or Police Check (Unsupervised/Vulnerable People)

Job description

Chefs On The Run is a National Hospitality staffing agency with over 36 years placing experienced kitchen staff across the Brisbane and surrounding regions. Family-owned and people-first - we know every chef on our books by name.

About the Role

Join our casual chef pool and take control of your schedule. Work across restaurants, clubs, resorts, aged care, health care, and catering on the Brisbane and surrounding areas. Great pay, genuine flexibility, and a team that knows who you are.

Duties

• Cook across hospitality, catering, aged care, and FIFO venues
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all sites
• Operate independently across varied kitchen environments and menus
• Adapt to venue-specific requirements and kitchen teams
• Support venues during peak periods and event catering as needed

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher required
• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship kitchen experience
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Current NDIS Check (Required to work in Aged Care) or Police Check - Unsupervised/Vulnerable People

Due to the nature of the work we do, we require all employees to have a current Police Check or NDIS Check. Working With Children Checks are also required for all work in Child Care, Schools and quite a lot of Hospitality. If you are unable, or not prepared, to obtain a Police Check or NDIS Check, please don’t apply to work with us.

In addition, we are unable to sponsor employees owing to the fact that we have only casual roles available and will also only contact applicants who currently reside in Australia

Culture

• Above-award casual rates: $41-$66 per hour depending on experience
• Shift penalties + superannuation on every shift
• Get paid for every hour you work - no unpaid prep or side duties
• Flexible scheduling - work the days and hours that suit your life
• Wide variety of venues: Restaurants, Pubs, Resorts, Clubs, Aged Care, Catering
• FIFO opportunities in Mining & Industrial sectors for those chasing big hours
• Brisbane base with work across surrounding regions
• Friendly, supportive Operations team you'll actually get to know
• Family-owned business with 36+ years of industry relationships