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 environment 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.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
HACCP Level 2 certification
Experience in a busy commercial or high-volume kitchen
Robust 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 holidaysPermanent 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

Additional information
Solid EBA-backed pay + penalty rates
Better work-life balance
Long-term job security
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📌 Chef De Partie, Wodonga Region, Defence Catering City Of Wodonga
🏢 THE MONDAY GROUP
📍 City of Wodonga