FIFO Head Chef – Lead Culinary Excellence in Central QLD Mining Villages
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The Opportunity
ISS is searching for an experienced and talented Head Chef to lead a high-performing, fast paced and dynamic kitchen operation in our Mining Villages in Central Queensland. This rare opportunity to be leading the kitchen brigade is on a 9 days on / 5 days off roster, or 2 weeks on /1 week off, giving you the balance to enjoy more of life outside of work.
Reporting to the Village Manager, showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic remote mining environment while providing leadership to the catering team, ensuring high-quality meals and positive on-site dining experience for residents.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team.
- Oversee meal preparation, presentation, and service for a high-volume site
- Maintain excellent compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and hygiene standards.
- Manage and improve ordering, stock levels, and kitchen costs within budget.
- Collaborate with the Site Manager on tailored menu planning and customer experience improvements.
- Mentor and train kitchen staff to maintain exceptional standards.
- Lead with Impact: Live our HERO values by leading with honesty, taking responsibility for exceptional kitchen and dining standards, and inspiring your team to deliver quality meals every day.
To be considered
- Proven professional work experience as a head chef for a minimum of 3 years.
- FIFO Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a high-volume kitchen setting. (DISERABLE)
- Strong leadership and good communication skills
- Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher certification).
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willing to obtain.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP and WHS requirements.
- Be confident to pass a full Pre-Employment Medical Assessment and Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Holds current Coal Board Medical and Standard 11 Certificate is highly desirable
- Valid National Police Clearance within 12 months
- Full Working rights in Australia
Apply Now
If you are ready to combine your culinary expertise with strong leadership skills and a passion for great food, this role is for you. Submit your application today by clicking Apply to join a company where you can lead, grow, and truly make an impact.
Why ISS?
At ISS, we believe in creating places that work better — for people, for communities, and for the planet. With over 485,000 employees in 46 countries, ISS is a company of belonging.
ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.
We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website:
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