Job Description
If you're done with split shifts and rosters that change on you, this is a different kind of kitchen.
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Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent provider of airline catering and food solutions — serving more than 250 airlines across 30+ countries and producing over 270 million meals a year. Our Brisbane culinary team is growing, and we're looking for qualified chefs to join a high-volume production kitchen where precision, consistency and food safety matter more than plating for a pass.
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It's a 7-day operation, so some weekends are part of the rotation — but shifts are mornings and afternoons only.
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The role
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Cook to approved specifications, recipes and production schedules — consistency at volume is the craft here
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Run your section and lead Catering Assistants and junior team members
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Control yield, waste and spoilage
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Hold the line on HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards
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Keep your area clean, safe and organised, and contribute to a safety-first culture
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What you'll bring
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Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
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Bulk cooking, high-volume kitchen or food manufacturing experience (highly regarded — but we'll train the right hospitality chef)
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Ability to work 38 hours per week across a 7-day roster (morning/afternoon shifts and some weekends and public holidays)
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Strong communication skills and a genuine team-first attitude
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Full Australian working rights
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What's in it for you
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Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week — not casual, not "as required"
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Morning and afternoon shifts only — no splits, no late-night service
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Rosters published in advance so you can plan around them
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Paid annual leave, personal leave and super on a secure base
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Free onsite parking
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Structured training and genuine progression
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Global business, stable industry, long-term work
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📌 Chefs - Airline Catering (Queensland)
🏢 Gate Gourmet
📍 Queensland