Why Join Sodexo?
Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. 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. Here’s what’s on offer:
Access to fantastic Village facilities and lifestyle options including gyms, fitness classes, pools, tennis courts, and social activities (dependent on Village)
Competitive salary, many training, upskilling, and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program
Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!
What’s the role?
We’re seeking experienced and passionate Chefs to join our regional Queensland teams on a 2:1 Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) roster. Bus In Bus Out (BIBO) from Brisbane, working across busy kitchen operations preparing high-volume, nutritious meals for mining village residents.
Prepare and deliver meals across breakfast, crib, and dinner services
Maintain food safety standards and HACCP compliance
Work collaboratively in a high-performing kitchen team
Support quality and consistency across services
This is more than just a job—it’s a meaningful career in one of Australia’s most vital industries.
QualificationsWho are we looking for?
Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
FIFO or remote site experience desirable, but not essential
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Flexible team player with strong communication skills
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Australian Citizenship, Full Australian working rights or eligible for visa sponsorship
Working on-site means 11-hour days on a 2:1 roster (two weeks on, one week off).
Additional InformationHow to Apply
Ready to start your next adventure? Submit your resume outlining your experience and availability. If shortlisted, one of our recruiters will contact you for a phone interview to answer your questions and share more about the role.
Apply now and join Sodexo — Help fuel communities, one plate at a time.
Skills Required
- Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
- Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
- FIFO or remote site experience
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
- Australian Citizenship or Full Australian working rights
Sodexo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sodexo and has not been reviewed or approved by Sodexo.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with integrated pharmacy and mental‑health support via an assistance program provide broad coverage. Feedback suggests the overall benefits mix can feel comparatively solid even where base pay is modest in some roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is a consistent pillar of the package, though exact match details can vary by role and plan year. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are often viewed more favorably than base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid leave programs under Vita, including paid maternity/medical leave alongside care leave and EAP resources, support family needs. While specifics vary by status and location, the presence of paid leave is a meaningful component.
Sodexo Insights
What We Do
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. Its portfolio of activities includes Sodexo Food and Facilities Management Services and Pluxee Employee Benefit Solutions, activity for which the Group announced a spin-off with a listing expected on February 1, 2024. This diversified offer meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo key figures — 22.6 billion euros Fiscal 2023 consolidated revenues — 430,000 employees as at August 31, 2023 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 14.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 25, 2023)
