Experienced Chefs

About the Company

Chefs On The Run is a National hospitality staffing agency with over 36 years placing experienced

kitchen staff across the Brisbane and surrounding regions. Family-owned and people-first — we know

every chef on our books by name.

About the Role

Join our casual chef pool and take control of your schedule. Work across restaurants, clubs, resorts, aged

care, health care, and catering on the Brisbane and surrounding areas. Great pay, genuine flexibility,

and a team that knows who you are.

Duties

• Cook across hospitality, catering, aged care, and FIFO venues

• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all sites

• Operate independently across varied kitchen environments and menus

• Adapt to venue-specific requirements and kitchen teams

• Support venues during peak periods and event catering as needed

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher required

• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship kitchen experience

• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willing to obtain)

• Current NDIS Check (Required to work in Aged Care)  or Police Check — Unsupervised/Vulnerable People

• Reliable transport; available 3–5 days per week

Due to the nature of the work we do, we require all employees to have a current Police Check or NDIS Check. Working With Children Checks are also required for all work in Child Care, Schools and quite a lot of Hospitality. If you are unable, or not prepared, to obtain a Police Check or NDIS Check, please don’t apply to work with us.

In addition, we are unable to sponsor employees owing to the fact that we have only casual roles available and will also only contact applicants who currently reside in Australia

Culture

People enjoy working with Chefs On The Run because you're treated as an individual. Our friendly

Operations team gets to know your preferences, ideal venues, and availability. After 36+ years in the

industry, we still take a personal approach with every chef. You're never just a number here.

Benefits

• Above-award casual rates: $41–$66 per hour depending on experience

• Shift penalties + superannuation on every shift

• Overtime rates paid

• Get paid for every hour you work — no unpaid prep or side duties

• Flexible scheduling — work the days and hours that suit your life

• Wide variety of venues: Restaurants, Pubs, Resorts, Clubs, Aged Care, Catering

• FIFO opportunities in Mining & Industrial sectors for those chasing big hours

• Brisbane base with work across surrounding regions

• Friendly, supportive Operations team you'll actually get to know

• Family-owned business with 36+ years of industry relationships

How to Apply

Click APPLY or register at chefsontherun.foundu.com.au and attach your resume. Our team will be in touch

to discuss your venue preferences and availability. For a confidential chat, call us on (07) 3034 5700 3034 5700)