Chef - Melbourne

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Compass Group Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Chefs - Casual Pool

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  • Work across multiple sites in Melbourne as part of our casual pool
  • True flexibility – choose your shifts to fit your lifestyle
  • Weekday availability required – Monday to Friday role

At Compass Group, we believe in serving a better future—enriching people, communities, and our planet through food and support services. We focus on individuals, their wellbeing, and the broader impact we make in the community.

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Chefs to join our Melbourne Casual Pool Team. This role offers a diverse and rewarding work environment, where you'll gain experience across multiple industries while maintaining the flexibility to choose your own shifts.

The Position:

  • Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals across various sites
  • Maintain strict food safety, allergen awareness, and dietary compliance
  • Champion nutrition and healthy eating in every dish
  • Collaborate with Head Chefs, Chef Managers, and Site Managers to exceed client expectations
  • Ensure full OH&S compliance and actively minimise food waste
  • The Person:
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum requirement)
  • Previous chef experience in a similar role is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service
  • High energy and professional presentation
  • Willingness to work across various sectors, including Education, Venues, and Corporate settings
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • The Benefits:
  • Expand your expertise – gain experience from industry leaders
  • Flexibility at its best – work when and where it suits you
  • Global opportunities – be part of one of the largest contract catering organisations worldwide

If you're a skilled and motivated Chef looking for a flexible and rewarding role, Compass Group is the perfect place to grow your career. Apply today and take control of your schedule while making an impact in the hospitality industry

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or -

Our people's unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, and where everyone feels empowered and valued. Building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability. We welcome and encourage applications from Veterans, ex-Defence and Defence family members.

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