Head Chef -FIFO/DIDO 8/6 Roster

Cater Care Group; Banana Shire; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO roster

Competitive salary

Corporate discounts

Career progression

Indigenous workforce encouragement

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at a remote contract site in Ensham, QLD. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a diverse kitchen team, and manage budgets, stock control and ordering with autonomy.

Trade qualified with proven Head Chef experience is essential. You’ll champion food safety, OH&S, and a positive team culture while delivering high-volume, quality meals for remote workers under a FIFO/DIDO 8/6 roster.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified chef with proven Head Chef experience.
• Experience leading a kitchen team in high-volume operations.
• Strong focus on food safety and OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Oversee high-volume food preparation, presentation and consistency.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control and external ordering with autonomy.
• Champion strict food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Operational Budgeting

Stock Control

Food Safety

Education

Trade Qualified Chef

Job description

Job Category: Head Chef,Trade Qualified - Chef

Ready for a culinary leadership role that actually gives you your life back?

At Cater Care, we know the hospitality industry can be tough on your personal time. That’s why we’re offering a genuine FIFO or DIDO 8/6 roster and a highly competitive salary of $110,000+, allowing you to advance your career without sacrificing your time with family and friends.

We are a 100% Australian-owned and operated catering and facilities provider, and we are looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our contract site in Ensham ,QLD At Cater Care, we take pride in creating a "home away from home" for thousands of remote workers, and we need your culinary expertise to make it happen.

The Role

As our Head Chef, you won't just be cooking—you will be the driving force behind the site's culinary success and morale. Your responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership: Mentoring, motivating, and managing a diverse kitchen crew to deliver exceptional food services.

Culinary Excellence: Overseeing high-volume food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality and comfort.

Operational Control: Managing kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering with autonomy.

Safety & Compliance: Championing strict food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards to foster a collaborative and safe environment.

About You

Qualified & Experienced: You are a Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef (or you are a superstar Sous Chef ready to take the reins).

Industry Knowledge: Experience in remote, FIFO/DIDO ,bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.

Natural Leader: You have strong people skills and know how to build and maintain a positive team culture.

Organized: You possess excellent time management skills and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.

Why Work For Us?

We are proud of our unique culture, and we reward our people with perks that make a real difference:

Life & Work Balance: Enjoy an attractive FIFO/DIDO 8/6 roster—meaning more quality, uninterrupted time off.

Competitive Pay: Secure an annual salary of $110,000 and above.

Exclusive Perks: Access corporate discounts for travel, health insurance, car hire, and retail.

Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow and develop within a leading, rapidly expanding national company.

Cater Care strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.