THE MONDAY GROUP is partnering with a leading national catering organisation to recruit experienced Chef de Parties for permanent opportunities in the Albury-Wodonga region.

This is an prospect to move away from the traditional hospitality grind and into a structured kitchen workplace offering competitive EBA-backed pay, penalty rates and long-term job security.

You'll prepare fresh, quality meals for the Defence community across breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a roster focused on daytime and early-evening service — no late-night restaurant closes.

About the Role:
Working as part of an experienced kitchen brigade, you'll deliver high-quality catering across a busy Defence environment producing approximately 25,000 meals per month, alongside functions and additional catering requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh meals to a high standard
Working across breakfast, lunch and dinner services
Supporting high-volume catering and functions
Working collaboratively within a qualified kitchen team
Supporting junior kitchen staff and utilities
Maintaining food safety, hygiene and compliance standards

About You:
We're recruiting at Chef de Partie level,



with applications also welcomed from experienced Cooks and Chefs ready to step up.
You'll ideally have:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
HACCP Level 2 certification
Experience in a busy commercial or high-volume kitchen
Strong cooking and food preparation skills
A calm, organised and team-focused approach
Flexibility to work a rotating seven-day roster

You must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain a Defence Baseline security clearance.

Offer & Benefits:
Competitive EBA-backed remuneration
Penalty rates for weekends and public holidays
Permanent employment
Daytime and early-evening roster
No midnight restaurant closes
Uniform and PPE provided
Health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted health insurance
Retail discounts across 450+ retailers
Long-term stability with a major national employer
Genuine career opportunities within Defence catering
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📌 Chef De Partie, Wodonga Region, Defence Catering
🏢 THE MONDAY GROUP
📍 Wodonga