Head Chef – FIFO (14/14), On‑Site Meals & Accommodation

Sodexo; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive annual wage

Accommodation and meals on-site

Village facilities access

Structured onboarding

Exclusive employee benefits

Welcoming team culture

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef to lead bulk cooking operations on remote sites with strict HACCP standards. This FIFO role originates from Cairns and uses a 14 days on, 14 days off roster, delivering consistent kitchen performance in challenging environments.

You will manage profitability, budgets and food quality while developing a capable kitchen team and maintaining strong client relationships across remote sites.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian working rights.
• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Proven experience leading a team in mass-catering environments.
• HACCP expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Passion for delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead bulk cooking operations on remote sites with high quality and safety standards.
• Manage operations profitability, budgets and food quality standards (HACCP).
• Foster team growth in a dynamic environment while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Operational budgeting

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Head Chef to lead bulk cooking operations on remote sites with strict HACCP standards. This FIFO role originates from Cairns and uses a 14 days on, 14 days off roster, delivering consistent kitchen performance in challenging environments.

You will manage profitability, budgets and food quality while developing a capable kitchen team and maintaining strong client relationships across remote sites.