Head Chef — FIFO 14-on/14-off | Remote Site Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full accommodation provided

Meals on-site

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for FIFO operations from Darwin on a 2:2 roster with 11-hour shifts. This full-time role places you at a global leader in food and facilities management, delivering meals to remote village sites.

You will lead bulk cooking, ensure HACCP-compliant quality, manage budgets, and develop the kitchen team while maintaining strong client relationships. Accommodation and meals are provided; the role offers a competitive annual wage and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Proven experience leading a team in mass-catering environments.
• HACCP expertise and strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead bulk cooking operations on remote sites with top-tier 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

Food safety

Leadership

Mass catering

Quality control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Trade Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for FIFO operations from Darwin on a 2:2 roster with 11-hour shifts. This full-time role places you at a global leader in food and facilities management, delivering meals to remote village sites.

You will lead bulk cooking, ensure HACCP-compliant quality, manage budgets, and develop the kitchen team while maintaining strong client relationships. Accommodation and meals are provided; the role offers a competitive annual wage and career growth opportunities.