ISS IS A PLACE TO BE YOU

We have ambitious goals for how we work, how we impact our surroundings and how we treat our people. It’s you that makes the difference to making amazing places, and we believe everyone can influence change for the better. 

”Connecting People and Places to Make the World Work Better”.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our catering team base in a remote mine site environment on a Full-Time basis. We have several current opportunities with various mine site clients which are FIFO from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.

Reporting to the Site/Village Manager, showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic remote mining environment while providing leadership to the catering team, ensuing high-quality meals and positive on-site dining experience for residents.

The Position

• Lead and manage the catering team, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen and dining operations.
• Deliver catering services and menu as per contractual commitments.
• Develop and create diverse and nutritious menus in accordance that cater to various dietary requirements, including periodical menu planning and implementation. 
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Manage inventory, including ordering, stocking, and controlling food costs. 
• Train and mentor catering team members to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
• Work closely with Village Managers to meet client expectations and execute special events or themed meals.

Minimum Criteria:

• Ability to undertake regular travel to site on a DIDO/FIFO roster.
• Ability to work in a remote and physically demanding environment.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, preferably in high-volume catering or remote village operations.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a creative flair for menu development in a bulk cooking environment.
• Ability to effectively manage, develop and train the catering team.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult with the client and key stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Strong knowledge and application of food safety and hygiene regulations. 
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential).
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (desired).
• Current Coal Board Medical and Pre-Employment Functional Assessment or willing to obtain as part of the pre-employment process.
• Current Standard 11 Certificate or willing to obtain.

Our Benefits:

• $126k base salary.
• All costs for medicals and training are covered by the company.
• All flights to and from site paid for by the company.
• Meals and accommodation provided for the duration of your time on site.
• Full access to gym facilities and qualified personal trainer on site.
• Purposeful and rewarding work with a competitive salary.
• Values based positive company culture, with a caring and energetic team.
• Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities within our global organisation.

To apply for this role please click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application. You can review your application status and keep up to date with our current vacancies by visiting our ISS Careers Website:

ISS IS A PLACE TO BE WHO YOU ARE

Every ISS employee, or “placemaker,” is part of both a diverse team and global community of colleagues where different skills, personalities, and life choices are acknowledged and celebrated as part of a positive, inclusive environment. ISS teams come together to care for clients and colleagues, championing talents and uniting with trust in a place open to the true self.

ISS IS A PLACE TO BECOME WHAT YOU WANT

ISS is a global workplace experience and facility management company, provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care.

ISS IS A PLACE TO BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

With over 485,000 employees throughout 46 countries ISS is a company of belonging.

ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website. www.au.issworld.com