Commis Chef

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, we are seeking skilled Chefs to join our team at Bandiana Military Site!

Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community 

Ventia is seeking passionate and skilled Chefs or Cooks, to join our team at the Albury Wodonga Military Site! In this fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality meals for the Australian Defence community across breakfast, lunch, and dinner messes. This is a unique opportunity to take your culinary career to the next level, where your creativity, professionalism, and passion for food can shine every day while supporting those who serve.

If you love crafting great food and want to be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and pride in service — we’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Casual Opportunities available | $37.91 + $3 allowance per hour (inclusive of casual loading)
• Penalty rates for shifts after 6 pm & Rotating rosters weekends, and public holidays
• Join Ventia’s dedicated team supporting Defence personnel at our Bandiana Military Site! 
• Sharpen your culinary skills under the guidance of a highly experienced Sous & Head Chef
• Gain hands-on experience in a high-volume kitchen environment whilst developing & mastering new recipes
• Uniform/PPE provided 

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and serve meals for Defence personnel
• Help with catering for events and functions
• Work closely with our skilled Head Chef and develop your skills! 
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe
• Work with a great team and support junior staff
• Follow food safety standards

About you 

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
• HACCP Level 2 certification
• 3+ years’ experience in large commercial kitchen environments
• Flexible and adaptive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Professional, enthusiastic, and aligned with Ventia’s values
• Be an Australian Citizen (for security clearance)

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 164560