Temp - Chefs - Cairns

24 hours ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Signature Staff Full time $76,800 - $96,320 per year

We are hiring trade qualified Chefs of all levels required for a variety of assignments in remote and greater Cairns region locations - from Pubs and Restaurants to 5-star luxury resorts/islands.

Transport, accommodation, and duty meals provided in remote destinations.


Key Criteria:

  • Trade qualifications and your own tools preferred
  • Able to fit into different team environments
  • Solid cooking experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Maintain a high level of presentation
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Good English language skills
  • Must have full working rights
  • Must be located in Australia
  • Driver's licence and own vehicle is highly desirable

What's in for you:

  • Work in various establishment 
  • Variety of work
  • Great hourly rate from $36 to $46 ph depending on your qualifications, experience and assignment
  • Flexible hours
  • Travel time paid for some temp assignments

If you would like to be considered for upcoming temp or contract work, please submit your application.

All candidates must have unrestricted working rights. Working holidays visa are welcome to apply. Candidates seeking sponsorship and are located in Australia may be considered for permanent vacancies.

If you are located overseas and don't have full working rights in Australia PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. We cannot consider your application for this position.



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