Head Chef - FIFO Remote Site Dining Leader

Sodexo; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive annual wage

Accommodation and meals covered on‑sit

Village facilities access

Induction and onboarding program

Employee benefits and recognition

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for a FIFO role from Cairns, Queensland. This full-time position involves leading bulk cooking operations on remote sites, ensuring HACCP-compliant food quality, and managing budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work a 14 days on, 14 days off roster with accommodation and meals provided on-site, and join a supportive team within a global food and facilities management company.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship, PR or full working rights.
• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Proven experience leading a team in mass-catering environments, including meals for breakfast, dinner, crib and pastries.
• HACCP expertise with strong leadership and organisational 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 compliance).
• Foster team growth in a dynamic, diverse environment while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team management

Customer focus

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Head Chef for a FIFO role from Cairns, Queensland. This full-time position involves leading bulk cooking operations on remote sites, ensuring HACCP-compliant food quality, and managing budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work a 14 days on, 14 days off roster with accommodation and meals provided on-site, and join a supportive team within a global food and facilities management company.