Chef | DIDO/FIFO | 2:1 | Darwin, NT

Northern Territory, 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)

  • 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 passionate and trade-qualified Chefs living in or near Darwin to join our teams across regional Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. These Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) and Bus-In Bus-Out (BIBO) roles offer an exciting opportunity to step into the thriving mining and resources sector.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, have experience in bulk catering, and bring a positive, can-do attitude—this could be the next big step in your culinary career. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals that keep our remote workforces energised and supported.

  • 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 us create a home away from home for Australia’s remote workforce.

About this role

Summary

Prepare meals, maintain food safety, and support high-volume kitchen operations in remote sites

Job title

Chef

Experience level

trade-qualified

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Darwin, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookeryfood safetyhygiene

Preferred skills

FIFO experience

Specializations

bulk cateringfood safetyhygiene
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Darwin NT, Australia

On-site City