ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback.

We are currently looking for a full-time trade qualified Chef to work out at our Hail Creek Village – Suttor Development Road, Hail Creek, Qld, 4742, catering for approximately 800-900 residents. This role reports directly to Head Chef & site management.

Roster is 14 days on, 7 days off working 10 hour days.

Flights ex Brisbane, accommodation and meals included. Local are encouraged to apply on a drive-in, drive-out basis.

Full time salary is $98,587 + super.

The Position

- Support daily kitchen operations across breakfast, crib & dinner service
- Prepare high-quality meals in a fast paced, bulk catering environment
- Assist with supervising kitchen hands and maintaining smooth service flow
- Maintain food quality, presentation and portion consistency
- Follow food safety, HACCP and OH&S; standards always
- Assist with stock control
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organisation in line with Compass standards
- Deliver excellent customer service and contribute positively to team culture

The Person

- Trade Cert III in Commercial Cookery
- Reliable, hardworking and confident working in a FIFO environment
- Experience in bulk catering/ cooking environments
- Strong kitchen skills with knowledge of procedures, prep and service operations
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Positive attitude, adaptable and motivated to deliver quality food consistently
- Understanding of food safety,



hygiene standards and HACCP practices

The Benefits You will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development. Additionally, our employees enjoy the following benefits:

- We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets.
- Recognition programs including service and safety awards, regular team events, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
- Ongoing training and development, and career growth opportunities
- Cost of medicals, training and uniforms covered by the company.
- Full Time employment
- Meals, accommodation provided for the duration of your roster on site
- Flights provided from Brisbane on a Fly In Fly out basis
- Standard 11 course provided
- Induction cost provided

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [email protected] Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation.

We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability

📌 FIFO Chefs (Mackay)
🏢 Compass Group
📍 Mackay