Head Chef - FIFO 14/14 Roster | Cairns

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive wage

Accommodation & meals

Village facilities access

Structured onboarding

Employee benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for a FIFO roster based in Cairns, Queensland. This full-time role operates on a 2:2 schedule with 11-hour shifts, delivering high-volume cooking across remote sites while upholding safety and quality standards.

Lead a kitchen team, manage budgets and HACCP compliance, and partner with site operations to ensure resident meals meet expected quality. Australian citizenship or working rights required; Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing large kitchen teams in mass-catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to maintain high-quality culinary standards in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Education

Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for a FIFO roster based in Cairns, Queensland. This full-time role operates on a 2:2 schedule with 11-hour shifts, delivering high-volume cooking across remote sites while upholding safety and quality standards.

Lead a kitchen team, manage budgets and HACCP compliance, and partner with site operations to ensure resident meals meet expected quality. Australian citizenship or working rights required; Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is