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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Head Chef | FIFO/BIBO | 14:7 | Queensland

Sodexo Queensland, BNEHDCHEF, Australia full-time

Salary

$100,000 - $107,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Head Chef to join our regional Queensland operations. As a Head Chef with Sodexo, you will lead a high-performing kitchen team in a bulk catering environment, providing quality meals to mining communities.

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

Skills

Required

  • Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
  • bulk catering
  • food safety
  • HACCP
  • kitchen management

Nice to have

  • FIFO
  • DIDO
  • remote site experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Sodexo/744000157281820-head-chef-fifo-bibo-14-7-queensland

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