Qualified New Zealand Chefs - Relocate to Queensland or Perth, WA Australia

About the Opportunity

SIRROM Corporation (Aust.) Pty Ltd is calling on Kiwi talent! Proudly originating in New Zealand and family-owned, SIRROM is seeking experienced Qualified New Zealand Chefs who are looking to take the next step in their career by relocating to Queensland or Perth, Western Australia (at their own cost) to join our growing FIFO operations across remote mining and workforce accommodation villages.

If you have a strong background in hotels, resorts, cruise ships, or large-scale catering and are ready for an exciting opportunity in Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Qualified Chef (NZ Trade Qualified)

• Full-time FIFO opportunities
• Preferably 14 Days On / 7 Days Off roster
• 10-hour shifts
• Salary from $95,737 + Superannuation (depending on location/site)
• Queensland and Western Australia sites available
• Ongoing career progression with a leading hospitality and facilities management provider

Please note: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Australia at their own expense.

The Role

• Provide breakfast, crib lunch, desserts or dinner service for residents on site, and be able to work both night shift and day shift on a rotating roster
• Ensure food presentation, product presentation and meal service meet Sirrom standards
• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order food supplies
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation while maintaining minimal food wastage
• Discuss food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians, kitchen staff and front-of-house staff in line with client requirements
• Demonstrate techniques and advise on cooking procedures
• Maintain strict health and hygiene standards and systems in the kitchen, with proper HACCAP procedure, especially around freezing or preserving foods
• Provide supportive leadership, mentoring and coaching for kitchen staff

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' post-trade chef experience
• A recognised New Zealand Chef Trade Qualification or equivalent to:
  • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4 or above)
  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery
  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 Cookery
  • AU TRA Recognized Cert III in Commercial Cookery or higher
• A strong background in catering for 300–1,000 per service on a daily basis in:
  • 4- or 5-star hotels
  • Resorts
  • Cruise ships
  • High-volume commercial kitchens or event catering
  • Large-scale bulk catering operations
• Experience with buffet, bulk catering and à la carte service
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Knowledge of food costing, budgeting, ordering and stock control
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality and hygiene standards
• Good spoken and written English communication skills
• A positive and professional attitude

Requirements

To be considered, you must have or be willing to obtain:

• A recognised New Zealand or Australian equivalent chef trade qualification (or be eligible for Australian trade recognition equivalent to an Australian Cert III in Commercial Cookery or higher)
• Australian Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (willing to obtain)
• National Police Check (issued within the last 1 month)
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening
• Valid Open Driver’s Licence (Manual preferred)
• Australian working rights or eligibility to obtain appropriate work rights

Why Join SIRROM?

For over 50+ years, SIRROM has been delivering industry-leading catering, accommodation, and facilities management services throughout New Zealand and Australia. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional food and service in some of the country's most remote and challenging environments.

As our business continues to grow across Queensland and Western Australia, we are looking for talented chefs who are ready to take the next step in their career and become part of a supportive, professional, and respected hospitality team.

Apply Now

If you're a qualified New Zealand Chef looking for a FIFO lifestyle and long-term opportunities in Australia, we'd love to hear from you.

Relocation to Queensland or Perth, WA is required and will be at the successful candidate's own expense.