Chef | DIDO/FIFO| 2:1 | Cairns, QLD

Queensland, DWNCHEF, au on site Until 9/20/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

Why Join Sodexo?

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. Here’s what’s on offer:  

  • Access to fantastic Village facilities and lifestyle options including gyms, fitness classes, pools, tennis courts, and social activities (dependent on Village)
  • We offer a competitive salary, many training, upskilling and development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!
  • Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!

    What’s the role?

    We’re on the lookout for experienced and passionate Chefs living in or near Cairns to join our regional Queensland teams. Fly from Cairns and work across busy kitchen operations preparing high-volume, nutritious meals for mining village residents.

    • Prepare and deliver meals across breakfast, crib, and dinner services

    • Maintain food safety standards and HACCP compliance

    • Work collaboratively in a high-performing kitchen team

    • Support quality and consistency across services

     

    This is more than just a job—it’s a meaningful career in one of Australia’s most vital industries.

    Who are we looking for?

    • Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

    • Experience in bulk catering or high-volume kitchens

    • FIFO or remote site experience desirable, but not essential

    • Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

    • Flexible team player with strong communication skills

    • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

    • Australian Citizenship, Full Australian working rights or eligible for visa sponsorship

     

    Working on-site means 11-hour days on a 2:1 roster (two weeks on, one week off).

    How to Apply

    Ready to start your next adventure? Submit your resume outlining your experience and availability. If shortlisted, one of our recruiters will contact you for a phone interview to answer your questions and share more about the role.

    Apply now and join Sodexo — Help fuel communities, one plate at a time.

    About this role

    Summary

    Prepare high-volume meals, maintain food safety, work collaboratively in kitchen teams.

    Job title

    Chef | DIDO/FIFO| 2:1 | Cairns, QLD

    Experience level

    entry level

    Industry

    hospitality

    Location requirements

    Cairns, Queensland, remote work not allowed

    Salary

    Not specified

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    certificate III/IV in commercial cookeryfood safetycommunication

    Preferred skills

    FIFO experienceremote site experience

    Specializations

    bulk cateringhigh-volume kitchensfood safetyHACCP
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Unknown location

    On-site