Groote Eylandt - Head Chef

We are offering Fly In / Fly Out arrangements from Cairns or Darwin. ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback. The Position – Head Chef • Work collaboratively with a team of Chefs, Kitchen Utilities and Dining Room employees • Buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast and Crib Lunch, or Dinner and Desserts • Ensure OH&S compliance, adhering to safe work practices and food handling procedures • Ensure all catering controls are in place, and wastage is kept to the minimum • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, infection control and cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards • Assist Site Management Team in managing team performance and employee development The Person • Chef Qualifications - Cert III in Commercial Cookery ( min ) • Bulk Catering Experience • Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations, including experience in menu writing, rostering and cost control’s. • Experience with hygienic work practices and appropriate HACCP guidelines The Benefits 7:7 (12/hr) Roster, Including 4 weeks annual leave per annum. Starting Salary of $106,900pa. Access to a wide variety of training and development, with career progression. Personal and site based recognition programmes. A variety of corporate benefits as an Employee, with immediate access to 100+ retail discounts, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more. Modern Village facilities, including Accommodation, Gym’s, Pools and many social site based activities. We currently have many sites and locations that are in need of both Full Time and Casual Chefs, working various roster arrangements, fulfilling various shifts, across numerous remote villages within our Queensland Port Folio. 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 [email protected] Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By 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.