Based in remote mobile camps across Queensland, this role supports crews by delivering high-quality meals and maintaining smooth kitchen operations.
This is a hands-on, autonomous role responsible for running the kitchen end-to-end and contributing to overall camp standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality meals across all services
- Manage full kitchen operations including prep, cooking, cleaning, and stock control
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Support menu planning and inventory management
- Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready kitchen environments
- Provide a consistent, positive dining experience
- Assist with general camp duties as required (cleaning, laundry, logistics)
About You
A confident and self-sufficient chef who takes pride in quality, consistency, and service, with the ability to thrive in a remote environment.
Experience and skills:
- Commercial Cookery qualification
- Minimum 2 years in a high-volume or commercial kitchen
- Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance requirements
- Manual driver’s licence (essential)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
- Team-focused with a customer-first mindset
Requirements:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- National Police Check
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
What’s on Offer
- Even-time rosters – 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, supporting genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary with super paid on all hours worked
- Travel arrangements from Toowoomba, with accommodation support if required
- Exposure to unique and remote operating environments
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
- Strong, established safety and team culture
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.
Position Reference Number: 167393
