Job Description

What's the role?

We're on the lookout for experienced and passionate Chefs living in or near Cairns to join our regional Queensland teams. Fly from Cairns and work across busy kitchen operations preparing high-volume, nutritious meals for mining village residents.

Prepare and deliver meals across breakfast, crib, and dinner services

Maintain food safety standards and HACCP compliance

Work collaboratively in a high-performing kitchen team

Support quality and consistency across services

This is more than just a job-it's a meaningful career in one of Australia's most vital industries.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens

FIFO or remote site experience desirable, but not essential

Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Flexible team player with strong communication skills

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Australian Citizenship, Full Australian working rights or eligible for visa sponsorship

Working on-site means 11-hour days on a 2:1 roster (two weeks on, one week off).