Head Chef

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Whitsunday Regional Council Full time
Overview

ISS IS A PLACE TO BE YOU

We have ambitious goals for how we work, how we impact our surroundings and how we treat our people. It's you that makes the difference to making amazing places, and we believe everyone can influence change for the better.

Connecting People and Places to Make the World Work Better".

We are seeking expressions of interest for an experienced Head Chef to lead our catering team base in a remote mine site environment in the Bowen Basin area on a Full-Time basis. We have several current opportunities with various mine site clients which are FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO for local and surrounding areas.

Reporting to the Site / Village Manager, showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic remote mining environment while providing, leadership to the catering team ensuing high-quality meals and positive on-site dining experience for residents.

The Position
  • Lead and manage the catering team, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen and dining operations.
  • Deliver catering services and menu as per contractual commitments.
  • Develop and create diverse and nutritious menus in accordance that cater to various dietary requirements, including periodical menu planning and implementation.
  • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.
  • Manage inventory, including ordering, stocking, and controlling food costs.
  • Train and mentor catering team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
  • Work closely with village managers to meet client expectations and execute special events or themed meals.
Minimum Criteria
  • Ability to undertake regular travel to site on a DIDO / FIFO roster.
  • Ability to work in a remote and physically demanding environment.
  • Proven experience as a Head Chef, preferably in high-volume catering or remote village operations.
  • Exceptional culinary skills with a creative flair for menu developmentin a bulk cooking environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage, develop and train the catering team.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult with the client and key stakeholders.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly.
  • Strong knowledge and application of food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential).
  • Safe Food Handling Certificate (desired).
  • Current Coal Board Medical and Pre-Employment Functional Assessment or willing to obtain as part of the pre-employment process.
  • Current Standard 11 Certificate or willing to obtain.
Our Benefits
  • All costs for medicals and training are covered by the company.
  • All flights to and from site paid for by the company.
  • Meals and accommodation provided for the duration of your time on site.
  • Full access to gym facilities and qualified personal trainer on site.
  • Purposeful and rewarding work with a competitive salary.
  • Values based positive company culture, with a caring and energetic team.
  • Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities within our global organisation.

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