Culinary Trainer | 9-Month Contract with Future Career Opportunities

• 4-day work week – every weekend is a long weekend
• Potential for ongoing career opportunities within Compass Group following the contract
• State-of-the-art Brisbane Academy with onsite parking

Compass Group Australia is the nation's largest food and support services company, providing dining, hospitality and facility management services across business & industry, education, healthcare, defence and remote sectors. Our Academy plays a vital role in developing culinary talent and maintaining the high standards our clients and customers expect.

We're seeking a passionate Culinary Trainer to join our Brisbane Academy on a 9-month maternity leave contract. Based in Cannon Hill, this role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on cooking, mentoring and training while helping develop the next generation of Compass Group chefs.

THE POSITION

• Deliver practical culinary training and competency assessments
• Coach, mentor and support chefs through their learning journey
• Organise kitchens, stock and training resources for practical sessions
• Maintain and update training materials and content as required
• Support food safety, compliance and operational standards
• Conduct site visits to support and upskill teams across Brisbane locations

THE PERSON

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment highly regarded
• Strong commercial cookery background with excellent all-round culinary skills
• Experience mentoring, coaching or training team members
• Background in high-end hospitality, catering or premium food environments
• Passion for food, attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation

THE BENEFITS

• 9-month maternity leave opportunity with structured handover
• Opportunities to transition into other Compass Group roles at the conclusion of the contract
• Christmas shutdown period
• Dedicated onsite parking space
• Modern Academy facility with small training groups and hands-on learning
• Exposure to multiple sectors including Defence, Education and Business & Industry
• Opportunity to build training, coaching and leadership experience with a global employer

For further information, please contact careers@compass-group.com.au or call 1300 TALENT.

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