FIFO Chef

Job description

Your new company

This well-known mining company in Far North Queensland is seeking experienced Qualified Chefs to join their team on a casual FIFO roster across multiple sites.

Your new role

Reporting to the Head Chef and Site Services Manager, your duties will include:

  • Delivering fast, high-quality service in an open kitchen environment
  • Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards
  • Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising food wastage
  • Preparing large-scale, bulk meals for high-volume service
  • Supporting site operations and stepping into the Head Chef role when required

What you'll need to succeed

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens
  • Ability to work long hours, split shifts, and on short notice
  • Availability across weekends and public holidays
  • Willingness to complete pre-employment medicals, Drug & Alcohol testing, and site inductions

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourly rates + public holiday penalties
  • Access to quality site facilities
  • FIFO travel from Townsville or Cairns
  • Opportunity to work with a leading mining organisation
  • Work-life balance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re seeking a new opportunity, please contact Laurel Thompson at Hays on 07 4417 1136 or email for a confidential discussion about your career.



LHS 297508 #2991669 - Tina Smith

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 03 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Facilities Management
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD