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ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and catering services to our Defence personnel. We are committed to providing nutritional and delicious meals to our customers, whether it is in dining halls or out on the field. The work that we do is essential in keeping our Australian Defence Force healthy, comfortable, and living their best Defence Life!
Bring your passion for food and quality and utilise your skills embracing a unique environment as a Head Chef at RMC Duntroon (Canberra). Join the team and receive full training and support while working with a dynamic and fun team.
The Position:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, with limited weekend and night shifts
- A hands-on role for an organised and experienced Head Chef, leading your team to deliver exceptional daily meals and events
- Oversee catering and stock controls, ensuring OH&S; and HACCP compliance with a strong focus on waste reduction
- Manage food forecasting, ordering, and stock control processes
- Champion food safety and quality, with attention to allergens and dietary requirements
The Ideal Candidate:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in high-volume or structured environments
- Confident leader with experience in training, development, and team engagement
- Expert knowledge of HACCP, allergen protocols, and food safety practices
- Strong organisational skills, able to work independently, take initiative, and remain calm under pressure
- Competitive remuneration
- Personal and site reward & recognition program – cash prizes
- Access to a wide variety of training and support with a team that encourages and supports while you learn the ropes.
- Looking to grow and develop your role? Compass focuses on progression and opportunities
- Parking on site, uniforms supplied and meals while on duty
Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian national police check. This will be paid for by the Company.
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Compass Group is Australia’s largest food and support services company driving ethical and professional services standards. We proudly have over 14,000 talented people serving up great tasting food and delivering vital support services every day to our clients across Australia.
Providing world-class food and support services to our clients in Australia for more than forty years, Compass Group has the expertise to make great experiences happen. We partner with our clients to create tailored service solutions that deliver quality and value for money for their customers and employees.
Compass Group is Australia’s largest food and support services company driving ethical and professional services standards. We proudly have over 14,000 talented people serving up great tasting food and delivering vital support services every day to our clients across Australia.
Providing world-class food and support services to our clients in Australia for more than forty years, Compass Group has the expertise to make great experiences happen. We partner with our clients to create tailored service solutions that deliver quality and value for money for their customers and employees.
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