About the role
📍 Locations
- Woomera, SA (Drive-In Drive-Out)
- RAAF Edinburgh, SA
- RAAF Pearce, Bullsbrook WA
- Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta WA
🕒 Employment Types
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Casual
💼 Woomera DIDO Roster
- 14 days on, 7 days off
At ISS, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.
Are you passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional customer service? ISS Defence is seeking motivated and experienced culinary professionals to join our team and support Australia's Defence Force through high-quality catering services.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment where your skills make a real difference every day.
Available Positions
👨🍳 Line Chefs
Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality meals across Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner services while upholding ISS's reputation for excellence and creating memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations.
What's on Offer?
✅ Full-time, Part-time and Casual opportunities available
✅ Casual weekend shifts available now, with strong potential for permanent opportunities
✅ Ongoing training, development and career progression within a global organisation
✅ Access to Mental, Financial and Physical Wellbeing Programs
✅ Supportive team culture and opportunities to develop your culinary career
This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills in a rewarding role where safety, quality, and flavour come together in a unique Defence environment.
👨🍳 Head Chefs & Sous Chefs
Lead and support kitchen operations, meal preparation, and food service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For?
- Previous experience as a Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
- Relevant trade qualifications
- Strong focus on food quality, safety, and customer service
- Reliable, motivated, and team-oriented approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Relevant trade qualifications and food safety knowledge
Minimum Requirements
- Australian Citizenship
- Current National Police Check
- Ability to obtain a pre-employment medical clearance, including Drug & Alcohol testing
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Clearance
- Defence or military experience highly desirable
About You
We're looking for people who:
✅ Take pride in their work and attention to detail
✅ Work well independently and as part of a team
✅ Have strong communication and time management skills
✅ Are reliable, professional, and positive in attitude
✅ Are committed to delivering exceptional service
Previous Defence, hospitality, or large-scale catering experience is highly regarded.
Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and support Australia's Defence community, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.
Diversity & Inclusion
ISS is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Veterans
- People with disability
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Members of the LGBTIQA+ community
We are proud to be an ethical employer recognised for fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong values.
To learn more about ISS Australia & New Zealand, visit www.au.issworld.com
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