Job Type: Full-time

CHEF - RAAF BASE GLENBROOKTake the Next Step in Your Culinary Career | Leadership Opportunity | DefenceIdeal opportunity for an experienced Chef ready to move into leadershipWork-Life Balance – Most evening shifts finished by 8pmCareer progression and development opportunities with Compass Group Australia wideESS Defence provides catering and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.We are seeking a passionate and motivatedChefto join our team atRAAF Base Glenbrook. This hands-on role is perfect for a Chef looking to step up their career and take on greater responsibility in a supportive environment. You will lead and mentor a small kitchen team, maintain high food and safety standards, and play a key role in delivering quality dining experiences for Defence personnel. With strong operational support and clear pathways for career advancement, this is an excellent chance to grow your leadership skills while continuing to do what you love.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead and support a small team in the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food servicePrepare high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and functionsOversee food preparation, presentation and portion control standardsMaintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP complianceAssist with menu implementation, food forecasting and waste minimalizationSupport stock control, ordering and inventory managementTrain, coach and develop team membersFoster a positive,



collaborative and safety-focused kitchen cultureSupport operational and catering requirements across the siteSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum certificate III in Commercial CookeryPrevious experience in managing or mentoring a small team in a commercial kitchenExperience in bulk catering or high-volume food production environmentsStrong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen managementFunctions and events management experienceAbility to lead, motivate and develop team members, while working collaboratively with FOH and the broader site teamStrong Back of House (BOH) experience with the flexibility and willingness to support Front of House (FOH) operations when required.Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearanceBENEFITSFull-time opportunityTraining and ongoing professional developmentCareer progression opportunities within Compass GroupOn-site parking, uniforms and meals providedEmployee discounts and benefitsSupportive and structured team environmentWork-life balance with a structured rosterMost evening shifts finish by 8pm and alternative weekendsOvertime OpportunitiesAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the recruitment process, please contact 1300TALENT or .We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.

📌 Chef - Glenbrook
🏢 Compass Group
📍 Glenbrook