What’s the gig?

You’ll work on-site in remote villages, supporting large teams with high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environments.

• Preparing and cooking large-volume meals (up to thousands per day)

• Following structured menus and strict food safety standards (HACCP)

• Working collaboratively within a high-performing kitchen team

• Working day and/or night shifts, 12 hour days

• Maintaining high standards across food, hygiene, and presentation

• Contributing to a positive and respectful workplace culture
  

FULL TIME CHEF – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Starting salary from $104K + Site Allowance (varies per site) + super + night shift allowance

• 14 days on / 7 days off roster – Quality time at home

• Flights from Perth to site included

• Private accommodation (aircon, ensuite, TV, linen)

• All meals provided on site

• Access to onsite facilities (gym, pool, etc. depending on village)

• Discounts through our employee benefits platform

• Career progression opportunities within Civeo

• Strong team culture and long-term stability
  

CASUAL CHEF – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $45.78 per hour + super + nightshift allowance

• Flexible casual FIFO rosters to suit availability

• Flights from Perth to site included

• Accommodation and meals provided on site

• Opportunity to gain FIFO experience or transition to full-time

• Work across a variety of sites and teams
  

What we’re looking for

• Recognised cookery qualification (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery minimum)

• Previous experience in bulk catering or fast-paced kitchens

• Flexibility across rosters and shift types

• Strong team mindset and work ethic

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

• Reliable, resilient, and safety-focused – this is a physically demanding job with real rewards
  

Ready to take the next step?

Life as a Civeo Chef is more than a job change, it’s a chance to step into something bigger, bolder, and built for growth. If you’ve got the drive, we’ve got the runway. Hit “Apply” now and complete a quick application. You may then be invited to:

• Submit a short video or join a video call (at a time that suits you)

• Join one of our WA recruitment events

• Complete background checks and onboarding

• Fly out and start your new journey in July-August 2026!

Come and meet the crew

After passing the initial screening and video interview, the next step is to come on down to one of our half-day recruitment events. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at fly-in-fly-out life, take part in a small cooking activity, hear real stories from our chefs, more get detailed information about accommodation, rosters, and cultures. In short, everything you need to decide if this is right for you.

The events are currently scheduled for:

Perth: 7th or 9 th July


These events have limited spots, so make sure you submit your application and let us know you’re interested!

Civeo is a global workforce accommodation provider with over 10,000 rooms across Australia. We’ve been supporting individuals who live and work away from home for over 40 years, and we’re still growing fast! We’re proud to support the people who power the country — starting with our kitchen teams. We believe in care, growth, and doing things properly.

We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.

We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Indigenous people to join us.

Come for the pay. Stay for the people. Grow with the role