Love cooking. Hate the hours?

Most chefs don't leave the trade because they've fallen out of love with food. They leave because of the 14-hour doubles, the roster that lands on Sunday night, and missing every birthday and weekend that matters. Our Brisbane kitchen works differently. You'll do a morning or an afternoon shift, then go home. Your roster is published ahead of time. Your hours are permanent, not "as required". And you'll still be cooking every day – just for planes instead of a pass.

Who we are

Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent airline caterer. We work with more than 250 airlines across 30+ countries and produce over 270 million meals a year. Our Brisbane culinary team is growing and we need qualified chefs who take pride in getting it right, every time, at volume.

What your shift looks like
Cooking to approved recipes, specs and production schedules – where consistency across thousands of meals is the skill
Running your own section and guiding Catering Assistants and junior team members
Keeping a tight handle on yield, waste and spoilage
Owning HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards in your area
Keeping your section clean,



organised and secure for everyone on shift

You'll suit this if you have
A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III/IV or equivalent)
Experience in bulk cooking, banquets, food manufacturing or high-volume production is a big plus – but if you're a solid restaurant or hotel chef, we'll teach you the rest
Availability for 38 hours a week across a 7-day roster, including some weekends and public holidays (day shifts only)
Good communication and a team-first attitude
Full Australian working rights

What you get
Security – permanent full time, 38 hours, on a stable base salary, not casual hours that come and go
Your evenings back – morning and afternoon shifts, no splits, rosters published in advance
Proper entitlements – paid annual and personal leave plus super on a steady wage
Somewhere to grow – structured training and genuine progression in a global business
No parking fees – free on-site parking at Brisbane Airport

Ready for a change of pace? If you're a qualified chef who wants to keep cooking without giving up your life outside the kitchen, apply now.

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