About the Role
We are looking for highly experienced FIFO Head Chefs to work closely with the Village & Catering Managers to deliver exceptional food to our Villages. The primary focus of the role is to ensure a smooth and profitable kitchen operation that delivers outstanding guest experience.
We have roles available within Bowen Basin (Nebo, Coppabella, and Moranbah). These can be a DIDO if you live locally or FIFO role departing from Brisbane on 14:7 rosters. We also have a free staff bus that departs from Mackay.
What's In It for You?
14:7 Roster DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane
Circa $110K +Super + either flights or $17K annual allowance paid quarterly
26 even fortnightly pays
Access to discounts across hundreds of retailers with our Civeo Hive program
Accommodation, food, etc. supplied onsite with access to facilities such as gyms, pools, etc. (facilities vary per Village)
Opportunity to gain wide exposure to multiple operations across our various sites
Ongoing training and development to advance your skills and your career with strong succession planning in place for future growth
Fantastic company culture, it's more than just a buzz word at Civeo
Valid working rights in Australia for the next 12 months (sponsorship NOT available)
Experience
5+ years’ cumulative chef experience, preferably working in a large hotel or remote village environment (FIFO or DIDO) with significant experiences supervising and managing a team of chefs
Experience with ordering, storing, preparing and delivering food service
Strong experience in a bulk/batch cooking environment
Ordering, profit and wastage reporting
Client relationship management and support
Skills and Knowledge
Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade certificate essential.
Applied knowledge of HACCP principles in a bulk cooking environment
Ability to create service schedules on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Applied knowledge of workplace safety systems and compliance requirements
Intermediate skills with regards to Microsoft Office applications
Budgetary and analytical skills
Knowledge of relevant kitchen chemicals, including their application and storage
Valid drivers’ licence (Class C) is preferred
What's Next?
Apply NOW!
You may be invited to complete a short video questionnaire (which you can complete at a time convenient to you)
Our team will review and call or email you with the outcome and next steps
Complete pre-employment steps of document verification, background checks, medical assessment, and inductions (all at our cost)
Get started! (Uniforms will be supplied)
About Us
Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.
We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.
We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.
Stay Well. Work Well.
Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, we own 9,000 permanent rooms across QLD, NSW, and WA, and operate more than 20,000 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of WA and SA. Our services include accommodation, food services, housekeeping, and property maintenance. With over 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.
We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.
We're safe, welcoming and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.
Stay Well. Work Well.
Skills Required
- 5+ years cumulative chef experience, preferably in large hotel or remote village FIFO/DIDO environments supervising teams
- Experience ordering, storing, preparing and delivering food service
- Strong experience in bulk/batch cooking environments
- Experience with ordering, profit and wastage reporting
- Client relationship management and support experience
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade certificate
- Applied knowledge of HACCP principles in a bulk cooking environment
- Ability to create daily, weekly and monthly service schedules
- Applied knowledge of workplace safety systems and compliance requirements
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications
- Budgetary and analytical skills
- Knowledge of relevant kitchen chemicals, their application and storage
- Valid working rights in Australia for the next 12 months (sponsorship NOT available)
- Valid driver's licence (Class C)
What We Do
Civeo is a global workforce accommodation specialist that helps people maintain healthy and productive lives while living and working away from home. Civeo Australia has more than 24,000 rooms under management throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. We are part of Civeo Corporation, a global company with regional operations in Australia, the United States and Canada with a combined total of over 40,000 rooms. Civeo’s core values Safety, Care, Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Collaboration are the principles that form the foundation on which we perform work and ultimately influence and shape our amazing culture. Unsurprisingly, they are the practices we use every day in everything we do.
