Casual Chef in Brisbane

The Venues & Catering team within Campus Development and Services deliver high-quality food services across UniSC campuses, including cafés, functions, conferences and major university events. The team works collaboratively to ensure consistency in food quality, service delivery, and customer experience across all locations. This role is a casual opportunity supporting kitchen operations across both the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses. As a Casual Chef, you will contribute to the preparation and delivery of high-quality food services, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. This opportunity offers flexible hours in line with business requirements, including weekdays, weekends and peak event periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to a high professional standard in line with menu specifications and brand expectations.
• Support catering delivery for conferences, corporate events, graduations and internal functions.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with HACCP and relevant legislation.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations, including stock rotation, portion control and waste minimisation.
• Collaborate with chefs, front-of-house staff and events teams to deliver seamless service.
• Assist with menu preparation, including accommodating dietary and cultural requirements.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and storage areas.
• Prepare and place daily menu orders in line with customer demand.
• Work across Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay campuses as required.

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between UniSC campuses as required.
• Relevant food safety certifications.

Experience in event or large-scale catering, along with knowledge of diverse cuisines and dietary requirements, will be highly regarded.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website. UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Your completed application must include a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the advertisement. We will be reviewing applications and contacting suitable candidates throughout the duration of this advertisement. We strongly encourage you to submit your interest as soon as possible.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website.

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact Ursula Dodds, Venues and Catering Manager.

Discover UniSC: We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience.

Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.