Head Chef - Lead Remote Site Kitchen (8/6 FIFO) $110k+

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Work Balance

Competitive Salary

Exclusive Discounts

Career Progression

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Ensham, QLD contract site. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor the team, manage budgets and stock, and ensure safety and compliance across all operations.

The role supports a FIFO/DIDO 8/6 roster and offers a competitive salary of 110,000 AUD and above, with opportunities for career progression within a national company.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Chef with proven Head Chef experience or Senior Sous Chef ready to lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse kitchen team to deliver high-quality food services.
• Oversee high-volume food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and comfort.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering with autonomy.
• Champion food safety, hygiene and OH&S standards across the site.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Budgeting & Stock Control

Food Safety & OH&S

People Management

Education

Trade Qualification (Chef)

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Ensham, QLD contract site. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor the team, manage budgets and stock, and ensure safety and compliance across all operations.

The role supports a FIFO/DIDO 8/6 roster and offers a competitive salary of 110,000 AUD and above, with opportunities for career progression within a national company.