Chef

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Commercial Services Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton North
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $85,571 to $90,384 pa (including salary of $72,309 to $76,376 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity Student Residences (Capricornia College) endeavours to provide a safe, living and learning residential community for students and guests at Rockhampton North Campus. The Student Residences catering team, produces high-quality meals and catering services in an environment that supports the students’ educational and personal growth whilst living on-campus. The dedicated Student Residences team, which consists of professional staff in admin and operations, catering and residential life provide assistance and support throughout each students’ stay for a happy and healthy home away from home.

As a Chef, you will abide by National HACCP Standards, working within a high-volume, fast-paced commercial kitchen, producing meals for residents and guests staying within the college and catering for internal and external events for our 200 Degrees Catering business. You will be responsible for working within a skilled team, producing quality food products in a timely manner. In this role you will deliver outstanding customer service using excellent communication and time management skills.

Apply today and help us shape memorable dining experiences for our students and guests.

Be Rewarded

• 5.4 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• A qualified Chef or has at least 4 years of equivalent kitchen experience.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Detailed and demonstrated knowledge of menu planning for a broad range of catering styles and functions, including bulk cooking, ala carte and dietary requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, autonomously and be able to deliver high quality food and customer service for clients.
• Follow safe work practices and take reasonable care of own and others health and safety.
• A C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 22 June 2025. 

  
Job Requisition ID: 6132

Contact Details: 

Steph Lahtinen

0409 233 402

s.lahtinen@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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