Mining Camp Chef: FIFO, 10-Hour Rotations & On-site Meals

Rashi Joshi; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Access to on-site gym

Swing rosters

Job summary

Hays Mining Facilities Services is seeking a Mining Chef for FIFO roles across Regional NSW, at mining accommodation sites, to prepare hearty, high-quality meals for residents.

Role features 7/14 day swing rosters, 10-hour shifts, and FIFO options from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane airports. Casual/temporary with potential for ongoing opportunities across NSW. NSW Food Safety certification required and White Card preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in bulk cooking including hot breakfast buffets, hearty mains, and desserts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene (NSW Food Safety certification required).
• Ability to work 10–12 hour shifts on rotating day and night rosters.
• Willingness to travel to regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hearty, high-quality meals for mining accommodation residents.
• Cook breakfasts, hearty mains, and desserts to fuel workers.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene on site.
• Adapt to 10–12 hour shifts on rotating day/night rosters.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Food safety

Time management

Shift flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Australian Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Hays Mining Facilities Services is seeking a Mining Chef for FIFO roles across Regional NSW, at mining accommodation sites, to prepare hearty, high-quality meals for residents.

Role features 7/14 day swing rosters, 10-hour shifts, and FIFO options from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane airports. Casual/temporary with potential for ongoing opportunities across NSW. NSW Food Safety certification required and White Card preferred.