Lead Sous Chef – Defence Catering, RAAF Edinburgh

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates and conditions

Staff discounts with retailers

On-job training and career growth

Job summary

ISS Defence Roles at RAAF Edinburgh – Catering is seeking reliable, motivated catering professionals to support the Defence base at RAAF Edinburgh (SA). The Sous Chefs will assist the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, and uphold high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Current Police Check and ability to obtain medical clearance are required, with a preference for Defence or military experience. Competitive pay and on-site growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months).
• Ability to obtain a pre-employment medical clearance (including Drug & Alcohol testing).
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or above.
• Defence or military experience – highly desirable.
• Relevant trade qualifications (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in leading and managing kitchen operations to ensure efficient catering service delivery
• Supervise food preparation, production, presentation, and menu implementation to meet quality standards.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance across all kitchen activities.
• Control food costs through effective ordering, inventory management, menu costings, and stock storage practices.
• Lead and mentor kitchen team members while ensuring contractual and client requirements are met
• Support meal preparation, service, and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and outstanding service

Skills

Kitchen operations leadership

Food preparation supervision

Food safety HACCP compliance

Cost control & inventory management

Team leadership & mentoring

Handle pressure in fast-paced env

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Trade qualifications (where applicable)

Job description

ISS Defence Roles at RAAF Edinburgh – Catering is seeking reliable, motivated catering professionals to support the Defence base at RAAF Edinburgh (SA). The Sous Chefs will assist the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, and uphold high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Current Police Check and ability to obtain medical clearance are required, with a preference for Defence or military experience. Competitive pay and on-site growth opportunities are offered.