Head Chef -FIFO/DIDO 8/6 Roster

Cater Care · Rockhampton QLD · Full time
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Head Chef -FIFO/DIDO 8/6 Roster

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Rockhampton QLD

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Full time

~$110k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead kitchen operations and manage a diverse culinary team.
  • Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
  • Oversee kitchen budgets, stock control, and compliance with safety standards.

Ready for a culinary leadership role that actually gives you your life back?

At Cater Care, we know the hospitality industry can be tough on your personal time. That’s why we’re offering a genuine FIFO or DIDO 8/6 roster and a highly competitive salary of $110,000+, allowing you to advance your career without sacrificing your time with family and friends.

We are a 100% Australian-owned and operated catering and facilities provider, and we are looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our contract site in Ensham ,QLD At Cater Care, we take pride in creating a "home away from home" for thousands of remote workers, and we need your culinary expertise to make it happen.

The Role

As our Head Chef, you won't just be cooking—you will be the driving force behind the site's culinary success and morale. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Team Leadership: Mentoring, motivating, and managing a diverse kitchen crew to deliver exceptional food services.

  • Culinary Excellence: Overseeing high-volume food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality and comfort.

  • Operational Control: Managing kitchen budgets, stock control, and ordering with autonomy.

  • Safety & Compliance: Championing strict food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards to foster a collaborative and safe environment.

About You

  • Qualified & Experienced: You are a Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef (or you are a superstar Sous Chef ready to take the reins).

  • Industry Knowledge: Experience in remote, FIFO/DIDO ,bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.

  • Natural Leader: You have strong people skills and know how to build and maintain a positive team culture.

  • Organized: You possess excellent time management skills and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.

Why Work For Us?

We are proud of our unique culture, and we reward our people with perks that make a real difference:

  • Life & Work Balance: Enjoy an attractive FIFO/DIDO 8/6 roster—meaning more quality, uninterrupted time off.

  • Competitive Pay: Secure an annual salary of $110,000 and above.

  • Exclusive Perks: Access corporate discounts for travel, health insurance, car hire, and retail.

  • Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow and develop within a leading, rapidly expanding national company.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career with a company that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application via our careers portal today. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Gozde Trail at gozde.trail@catercare.com.au.

Cater Care strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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Skills

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Budget managementCulinary skillsFifo/dido operationsFood safety & hygieneHead chef experienceLeadershipOh&s standardsOrganisational skillsRemote cateringTeam managementTime managementTrade qualification

Perks & benefits

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Career developmentFlexible hours/timeFlexible working hoursHealth insurance discountRetail store discountsSchool holidays offTravel allowanceWork - life balance

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