FIFO Head Chef - Northern Territory

Compass Group Pty Limited; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

On-site taverns

On-site pools

100+ retail discounts

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a seasoned kitchen operations leader to oversee large-scale dining services in remote work sites. You will guide a team, develop menus, and ensure top food quality, safety, and service standards for employees working away from home.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Certificate, at least five years in a commercial kitchen, and strong computer-based planning/reporting skills. Australian work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Proficient computer skills for planning and reporting.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and national police clearance.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service.
• Guide your team, develop menus, and create inclusive dining environments for remote workers.
• Maximise stock utilisation and maintain cost‑effective operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders regularly to improve day-to-day service.

Skills

5 years experience

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Certificate

Job description

Salary: $120,000 -130,000+ Superannuation

• FIFOfrom Darwin/Alice Springs/Perth/Brisbane ina8/6 roster
• Have the opportunities for long term career growth in culinary, site and operations management
• Access toon-sitegyms, taverns, pools, plus 100+ retail discounts

ESS manages all aspects of large-scale accommodation facilities, or "villages" for remote workers, providing the essential comforts from a hot meal, a clean bed, freshly laundered workwear, to health and wellness facilities for those working away from home.

The Role

• Take charge of kitchen operations, ensuringhigh standardsof food quality, safety, and service.
• Guide your team, develop menus, and create inclusive dining environments that support people working in remote areas.
• Maximise stock utilisation andmaintaincost-effectiveoperations
• Liaise with stakeholders on a regular basis to constantly improve day-today service

The Person

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial kitchen
• Proficient computer skills for planning and reporting
• Able to passpre- employmentmedical, drug and alcohol screening, and national police clearance

The Benefits

• Meals, accommodation, and uniforms provided
• Training with our culinary leaders in ourworld-classacademy to set you up for success
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and lifestyle coordinators,fitnessand nutrition plans

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair,equitableand accessible for all. If yourequireadjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [e-mail]

Our people's unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, genderidentityand people with disability.