CHEF – FULL TIME & PART TIME – RAAF AMBERLEY

Part-time or full-time hours | Defence kitchen | Career growth

• Full-time and part-time Chef opportunities available
• Work at RAAF Amberley in a structured Defence kitchen
• Bulk cooking with strong team support and training

ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.

We are seeking experienced Chefs to join our team at RAAF Amberley, Ipswich. Multiple roles are available across full-time and part-time rosters, suited to chefs looking for either stable hours or flexible work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare high-quality buffet-style meals for daily service and events
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Support kitchen operations including stock control and deliveries
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion control
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Experience in commercial kitchens or bulk catering
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and presentation
• Reliable with a team-focused approach

BENEFITS

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Above award rates
• Flexible rosters with minimal late nights or split shifts
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided

Apply now to join our Defence kitchen team at RAAF Amberley.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.