Chef & Cook

Full-time Chef, Full-time Cook

Brisbane, QLD

• Monday-Friday role (occasional weekends)
• Supportive team and room to grow within the company
• Prestigious College in Brisbane

Chartwells provides bespoke fresh food solutions that are unique in the market across independent schools and universities. We are passionate about the role we play in supporting the physical and emotional well-being of students.

The Position

• Create fresh, nutritious meals that students and staff look forward to every day.
• Drive smooth, efficient kitchen operations while delivering exceptional food quality.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
• Champion food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards with confidence and consistency.
• Manage stock, ordering, and costs to keep the kitchen running at its best.
• Enjoy the rare opportunity to combine your culinary career with genuine work-life balance.

The Person

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) for the Chef role.
  Proven experience as a Chef for the Chef role.
• Previous experience as a Cook for the Cook role.
• Confident preparing high-volume meals without compromising quality or presentation.
• Strong food safety knowledge with excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• A reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to obtain a paid Blue Card.

The Benefits

• Access to 100+ retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts.
• Real career progression and development opportunities within Compass Group.
• Ongoing training to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Diverse internal career pathways across a global organisation.
• Join a prestigious school community with excellent work-life balance and daytime hours.