Head Chef: Lead Kitchen on Remote FIFO/DIDO 8/6, $110k+

Cater Care; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Work Balance

Competitive Pay

Exclusive Perks

Career Progression

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at the Ensham site in Queensland. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a diverse team, manage budgets and stock, and uphold strict food safety and OH&S standards.

This role offers a genuine FIFO or DIDO 8/6 roster with a competitive salary of $110,000+ per year, and the chance to advance your career within a national, Australian-owned catering and facilities provider.

Qualifications

• Qualified & experienced as Head Chef or senior Sous Chef ready to take the reins.
• Experience in remote, FIFO/DIDO, bulk catering or large-scale operations is valued.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent time management and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, motivate and manage a diverse kitchen team to deliver high-standard food service.
• Oversee high-volume food prep, presentation and consistent quality.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control and ordering with autonomy.
• Champion strict food safety, hygiene and OH&S standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Budget & Stock Control

Food Safety OH&S

People Management

Education

Trade Qualified Chef

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at the Ensham site in Queensland. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a diverse team, manage budgets and stock, and uphold strict food safety and OH&S standards.

This role offers a genuine FIFO or DIDO 8/6 roster with a competitive salary of $110,000+ per year, and the chance to advance your career within a national, Australian-owned catering and facilities provider.