FIFO Chef Leadership | QLD | 14:7

Civeo Australia; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce accommodation provider is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen teams in delivering exceptional dining experiences in Queensland's remote villages. Candidates must have a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and experience in managing kitchen operations, including budgeting and HACCP standards. The role offers competitive salaries starting at $96,000, with a 14 days on, 7 days off roster, and various on-site benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Return flights from Brisbane or Gold Coast

On-site accommodation

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Experience in managing a team of Chefs.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical exams.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams to provide exceptional dining experiences.
• Manage kitchen operations including rostering and budgeting.
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Team management

Bulk/batch cooking

HACCP and Food Safety standards

Rostering

Ordering and budgeting

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join our community and elevate your career as a Leader. Work in one of our villages on a permanent basis and find the lifestyle that works for you. Creating environments and supporting the well-being of our guests and staff is what we do. Come and see how we bring our motto to life - Stay Well, Work Well with Civeo!

About The Opportunity

As a Sous Chef, Head Chef or Executive Chef, you will be leading our kitchen teams by example to deliver an exceptional food and dining experience for our residents and guests (150 – 3000 people) in one of our remote Villages.

Experienced in managing kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast paced environment – you will take pride in leading your team; managing rostering, ordering and budgeting, and ensuring a high level of HACCP and Food Safety standards.

Permanent full-time positions are available on a 14:7 roster with a 10.5 hour day (two weeks living on site and one week at home for what matters most).

About The Benefits

• Salaries starting at $96,000 (depending on role and experience) + 12% Superannuation (paid on all rostered hours)
• Return flights (from Brisbane or Gold Coast)
• Food (catering for all preferences / allergies / intolerances)
• Accommodation (linen, air-conditioning, kitchenette, TV, ensuite bathroom)
• 7 days off, 14 days on
• On-site Facilities (such gyms, hubs, and pools – varies by Village)
• Employee benefits including retailer discounts, reward programs and access to confidential counselling services for you and your family

About You

• ESSENTIAL Certificate III Commercial Cookery (evidence required)
• Unlimited working rights within Australia (sponsorship NOT available at this time)
• Experience in bulk/batch cooking (FIFO experience preferred but not essential)
• Experience Supervising / Managing a team of Chefs & Kitchen Attendants
• Experience in rostering, ordering, and budgeting
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including alcohol and drug screening)
• Current Driver's License

What’s next?

• Apply now and be ready to complete a video and / or phone interview
• Securely upload relevant pre-employment documents including your Cert III Commercial Cookery, ID etc
• Consent to background checking including references and National Police Clearance
• Attend pre-employment medical assessment (to ensure we can keep you safe, we will book this at a location close to you)
• Fly to site, and curate your new career and lifestyle with Civeo

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.

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