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 opportunity 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 skilled 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

* THE MONDAY GROUP is a specialist recruitment agency and executive search firm for the events, experiential marketing, hotel & hospitality industries.

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📌 Chef de Partie, Wodonga Region, Defence Catering
🏢 THE MONDAY GROUP
📍 Wodonga