Great Work Life Balance | Grow your career within Compass Group

• Full-Time Chef opportunity at the Army Aviation Centre - Oakey, Toowoomba
• Work-life balance with a flexible roster and no late nights
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group

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.

Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and enjoys bulk cooking high quality meals?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Support kitchen operations including stock control and deliveries
• Ensure food quality, presentation and portion control standards are met
• Assist with menu execution and daily food production
• Work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team to deliver exceptional service

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Experience in commercial kitchens or bulk catering environments
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable with a positive and team-focused approach
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

BENEFITS

• No late nights
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
• On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive and structured team environment

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.