ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and catering services to our Defence personnel. We are committed to providing nutritional and delicious meals to our customers, whether it is in dining halls or out on the field. The work that we do is essential in keeping our Australian Defence Force healthy, comfortable, and living their best Defence Life!

Develop your hospitality skills and embrace a unique environment at our Defence sites in Wagga – RAAF Wagga and Blamey Barracks. Join the established team and receive full training and support while working with a dynamic and fun team.

The Positions:

• Chefs
• Cooks
• 2nd & 3rd year apprentices

The Person:

Chef

• Above award wages & sign on bonus
• Part time and full time positions
• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery and experience in bulk cooking
• Understanding of HACCP, allergen management and food safety
• Passion for quality, fantastic presentation, and detail focused
• Highly organised and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

Apprentice Chef

• Full time position
• 2nd or 3rd year apprentice
• Understanding of HACCP, allergen management and food safety
• Passion for quality, fantastic presentation, and detail focused
• Highly organised and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

Cook

• Experience in bulk cooking in commercial kitchens
• Understanding of HACCP, allergen management and food safety
• Passion for quality, fantastic presentation, and detail focused
• Highly organised and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

Benefits:

• Access to a wide variety of training and support with a team that encourages and supports while you learn the ropes.
• Looking to grow and develop your role? Compass focuses on progression and opportunities
• Parking on site, uniforms supplied and meals while on duty
• Reward yourself – access to discounts and benefits only available to Compass employees

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 also 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.

Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian national police check. This will be paid for by the Company.