Senior Production Chef

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Our Queensland Rail Travel network is proud to connect communities throughout the state. We deliver unique tourism experiences in some of Queensland’s most picturesque locations. Our long-distance train services provide critical connections to family, friends, holidays, work and medical care.  

Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people and progress - watch our short video here.

About our Team

As a Senior Production Chef, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our production kitchen and contribute to a high-quality catering service that enhances the onboard customer experience. As a team, they are responsible for producing 5000 meals per week for our long-distance travel trains. 

This is a permanent full-time position based at Bowen Hills, Brisbane. 

Benefits that Count:

•    Permanent full-time opportunity with an industry leader in Bowen Hills.
•    Annual base salary of $96,833 + 12.75% super.
•    The opportunity to explore Queensland – enjoy discounts on rail travel as well as accommodation, travel insurance, theme parks and attractions and more through QRI Lifestyle.
•    A wide range of employee benefits such as access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport.

To view additional exclusive Queensland Rail benefits please visit Employee Benefits.

Purpose that Counts. As a Senior Production Chef some of your duties will include:

•    Lead and coordinate a team of seven
•    Prepare and present high-quality meals, ensuring service excellence
•    Supervise staff and delegate tasks to meet business objectives
•    Promote team development through training, mentoring and coaching
•    Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety and other relevant regulations
•    Manage with Catering Manager and relevant stakeholders menu design, food costing and kitchen budgets
•    Drive continuous improvement in kitchen operations and customer service
•    Support business planning and logistics coordination 

For further information about this role click on the Position Description. 

Hours:

The hours are generally between 6am to 4pm across Monday to Friday however you may also be required to work weekends, public holidays and outside of the core hours when required. 

In addition to the ability to perform the above duties, the ideal candidate will have:

•    Expertise in production cookery using modern technologies and methods
•    Proven ability to manage a high-volume kitchen effectively
•    Strong leadership and team management skills
•    In-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry, with a focus on customer service and catering
•    Solid understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP monitoring procedures and workplace health and safety standards
•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
•    Experience in menu development, costings and budget management

Mandatory Qualifications: 

•    ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
•    Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Highly Desirable Qualifications: 

•    Food Safety Supervisor certificate (SITSS00051/ SITSS00069)

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
 
Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.
 
Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Wednesday 12th of November 2025. 

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Tanya Anderson with your specific enquiry via tanya.anderson@qr.com.au.