ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback.

You will be based in regional NSW working at one of our remote mine site villages, cooking for a minimum of 300 residents.

• Full Time Head Chef position
• This is a on the tools hands on position 
• 14 days on 7 days off, 10 hour days, salary of $115,000
• Full time permanent employment
• FIFO from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

The Position:

• Lead all kitchen operations for breakfast, crib & dinner service providing buffet/ bulk cooking options
• Manage & mentor a team of chefs, kitchen hands & dining room staff
• Oversee stock control, ordering & food safety compliance
• Ensure food is always prepared to a high standard
• Ensure OH&S compliance, adhering to safe work practices & procedures.
• Ensure all catering controls are in place, & wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, infection control & cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards.
• Enhance workplace culture – display high levels of customer service, contribute ideas & be flexible to meet the needs of the business.

The Person:

• Hold an Australian Trade Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as a minimum
• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate - desired
• Hold a white card
• Must be reliable, strong & capable of leading a team
• Proven experience as a head chef or sous chef in mining or remote settings
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Experience within bulk catering/ cooking environments
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures & operations
• Experience in menu writing, stock control, budgets, rostering, staff mentoring, training & liaising with the client.
• Experience with hygienic work practices and appropriate HACCP guidelines
• A proactive leader who is professional, positive, supportive, & motivated with experience in training, and developing a team of hospitality professionals

The Benefits:

You will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development. Additionally, our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets.
• Recognition programs including service and safety awards, regular team events, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
• Ongoing training and development, and career growth opportunities
• Cost of medicals, training and uniforms covered by the company.
• Full Time employment
• Meals, accommodation provided for the duration of your 14 days on
• Flights provided from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on a Fly In Fly out basis

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au