Posted 12 days ago · 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef
Sodexo
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Day shift $37 – $40/hr
~$1,528 – $1,623/wk
Take-home, averaged across your swing (after tax, off weeks included)
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
Salary: $100,000 - $107,000 + Superannuation
Roster: 14 Days On, 7 Days Off
Location: FIFO/BIBO from Brisbane, QLD
Employment Type: Casual & Permanent opportunity with long-term career growth
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands across Australia. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact.
We're currently seeking Head Chefs to join our regional Queensland operations. Working in a busy village environment, you'll provide quality meals that help keep our mining communities running safely and efficiently.
The Role
- Lead a high-performing kitchen team in a bulk catering environment
- Oversee meal production across breakfast, crib and dinner services
- Manage food safety, HACCP and quality standards
- Monitor kitchen budgets, food costs and operational performance
- Develop and mentor team members
- Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
These are FIFO/BIBO roles from Brisbane on a 14:7 roster, working 11-hour days. Casual opportunities are available with the potential for permanent placement for high-performing employees.
About You
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
- FIFO, DIDO or remote site experience desirable but not essential
- Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Able to work in remote environments and varying weather conditions
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
- Full Australian working rights
Why Join Sodexo?
- Competitive salary package and stable ongoing work
- 14:7 roster offering a great work-life balance
- Meals and accommodation provided while on site
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Employee discounts and wellbeing programs
- Join a global organisation employing over 400,000 people worldwide
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Join Sodexo and help fuel communities, one plate at a time.
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