Prep Cook Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Personal Chef - Private Household (Perth Western Suburbs)

This is a Contract/Temp job

$50 per hour

Experienced Personal Chef role in a private Western Suburbs household
Create high-quality, nutritious meals with collaborative input into menus
Flexible independent contractor role in a well-equipped private kitchen

Experienced Personal Chef role in a private Western Suburbs household
Create high-quality, nutritious meals with collaborative input into menus
Flexible independent contractor role in a well-equipped private kitchen

Personal Chef for private household in Perth’s Western Suburbs on a casual contractor basis preparing high-quality meals

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

Featured

Listed fifteen days ago

Food Prep Attendant (Airline Catering)

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

AUD 32.50 - 37.37 per hour

Meals Provided
Overtime + Extra Shifts available
Long term ongoing work

Meals Provided
Overtime + Extra Shifts available
Long term ongoing work

Hands‑on catering role chopping fresh produce for airline meals in a high‑volume kitchen environment

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

15d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Cafe Chef - Dust Temple // Currumbin

at Iron Chapel Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Currumbin, Gold Coast QLD

$35 – $45 per hour

Genuine work & life balance
No late nights
No excessive overtime

Genuine work & life balance
No late nights
No excessive overtime

30+ hours per week with genuine work & life balance No late nights No excessive overtime Creative, community-driven venue Supportive team

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

7h ago

Listed five days ago

Chef / Cook

at BLU by Adcorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

* Be part of a passionate, close-knit team that loves what they do
* Variety - no two days look the same across their diverse catering offering
* Flexible casual shifts with consistent, reliable work

* Be part of a passionate, close-knit team that loves what they do
* Variety - no two days look the same across their diverse catering offering
* Flexible casual shifts with consistent, reliable work

Come join a quality-focused kitchen team in one of Adelaide's favourite premium boutique catering companies.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Travel Chef / Cook | Aged Care

at Medacs Healthcare Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marla, Coober Pedy & Outback SA

$44 - $45 p.h. + competitive rates, flexible work

Travel to sites across Northern Territory and South Australia
Contract lengths to suit your life - 4-12 weeks
All travel and accommodation arranged or reimbursed (T&Cs Apply)

Travel to sites across Northern Territory and South Australia
Contract lengths to suit your life - 4-12 weeks
All travel and accommodation arranged or reimbursed (T&Cs Apply)

Locum Aged Care contracts nationwide with competitive pay, fast onboarding, and full travel support.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8h ago

Listed ten days ago

Cook

at Lucky Wok Tamworth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tamworth, Tamworth & North West NSW

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Local favourite restaurant looking for cook

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Personal Chef - Private Household (Perth Western Suburbs)

at Bluesteel Enterprises

This is a Contract/Temp job

Peppermint Grove, Perth WA

$50 per hour

Experienced Personal Chef role in a private Western Suburbs household
Create high-quality, nutritious meals with collaborative input into menus
Flexible independent contractor role in a well-equipped private kitchen

Experienced Personal Chef role in a private Western Suburbs household
Create high-quality, nutritious meals with collaborative input into menus
Flexible independent contractor role in a well-equipped private kitchen

Personal Chef for private household in Perth’s Western Suburbs on a casual contractor basis preparing high-quality meals

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

4d ago

Listed six hours ago

Chef

at Randstad - Industrial

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Willunga, Adelaide SA

Chef position based in Willunga

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

6h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Cook

at BaptistCare

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Kembla, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
Thrive in a workplace that values your well-being and fosters genuine belonging
Be part of a strong and caring team community

Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
Thrive in a workplace that values your well-being and fosters genuine belonging
Be part of a strong and caring team community

HopeStreet, part of BaptistCare’s Community Services & Housing Division, seeks a passionate and dynamic individual to join as a Cook

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

28d ago

Listed six hours ago

Chef

at Skout Solutions Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Koo Wee Rup, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

$36 - $39 p.h. + + penalties + allowances

Mon-Fri | full-time hours | $38.35/hr + penalties + allowances | Showcase your skills for future roles

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

6h ago

Listed one day ago

Chef - Aged Care | Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months) | July 2026 Start

at Cater Care

This is a Contract/Temp job

The Basin, Melbourne VIC

$32 per hour + Super

July 2026 start!
Supportive, dynamic, and inclusive team environment
Join a diverse, 100% Australian-owned company with 25 years of experience

July 2026 start!
Supportive, dynamic, and inclusive team environment
Join a diverse, 100% Australian-owned company with 25 years of experience

Chef role in aged care delivering nutritious meals on a 12-month contract. Day shifts only, July 2026 start, supportive team environment.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Aged Care Chef

at Randstad - Healthcare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Miranda, Sydney NSW

$41.15 - $65.84 p.h.

Make a meaningful difference as a Chef in Aged Care facilities across Sydney.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Advertising

at BLU by Adcorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$31.19 - $43.66 p.h.

* Be part of a passionate, close-knit team that loves what they do
* Variety - no two days look the same across their diverse catering offering
* Flexible casual shifts with consistent, reliable work

* Be part of a passionate, close-knit team that loves what they do
* Variety - no two days look the same across their diverse catering offering
* Flexible casual shifts with consistent, reliable work

Boutique Adelaide caterer seeking a reliable Kitchen Hand to prep, clean, pack orders and support a fast-paced kitchen team.

subClassification: Kitchen & Sandwich HandsKitchen & Sandwich Hands

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Qualified Cook - Early Childcare

at UOW Pulse Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$32.34 - $35 p.h.

Above award Pay rates and entitlements
Family friendly hours, working from 7am to 2pm, Monday to Friday
Unique and rewarding role - garden to plate experiences with children

Above award Pay rates and entitlements
Family friendly hours, working from 7am to 2pm, Monday to Friday
Unique and rewarding role - garden to plate experiences with children

Are you passionate about cooking, healthy eating and eager to make a difference in children's lives? Join the Kids Uni team to cover parental leave!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Healthcare Chefs

at Flexi Staff Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Joondalup, Perth WA

$35 - $40 p.h. + plus penalties

Various locations around Perth
Great team environments
Weekly pay cycle

Various locations around Perth
Great team environments
Weekly pay cycle

Casual rosters available for healthcare sites, including care facilities and hospitals in various locations across Perth

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

FIFO Chef

at Hays | Facilities Management

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

41.5 - 70.31

Work across multiple different clients
Proactive Recruitment Process
Referral bonuses available to help a friend!

Work across multiple different clients
Proactive Recruitment Process
Referral bonuses available to help a friend!

We're looking for skilled and enthusiastic bulk catering chefs to join our FIFO team across remote sites

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

SA FIFO Chef

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Remote)

Immediate Start
Above award rates, flights, meals and accommodation provided
Work with Australia's Biggest Hospitality & Catering and Mining Companies

Immediate Start
Above award rates, flights, meals and accommodation provided
Work with Australia's Biggest Hospitality & Catering and Mining Companies

FIFO CHEFS WANTED - PICK YOUR ROSTER, COOK UP A CAREER! Join our national team for top-tier clients across WA, QLD, NSW, NT & SA.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trade Cook - Catering

at Grampians Health

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$33.27 + Salary Packaging

Monthly ADO | 5 Weeks of Annual Leave | 12-Month contract
Salary Packaging benefits | Staff fitness program | Access to our social club
Use your expertise | Challenge yourself | Reputable health service

Monthly ADO | 5 Weeks of Annual Leave | 12-Month contract
Salary Packaging benefits | Staff fitness program | Access to our social club
Use your expertise | Challenge yourself | Reputable health service

Join our catering team as a Trade Cook and utilise your knowledge and practical experience to improve our health service!

subClassification: Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Services

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

28d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Cook

at C&K Childcare and Kindergarten

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carseldine, Brisbane QLD

$32.48 - $37.79 per hour + Super

Monday to Friday | 27.5 hours per week
No weekends or evenings, with set hours each and every week.
Work for QLD's oldest and most trusted Early childhood education & care provider

Monday to Friday | 27.5 hours per week
No weekends or evenings, with set hours each and every week.
Work for QLD's oldest and most trusted Early childhood education & care provider

Love whipping up tasty, nutritious meals that make little faces light up? Come join our friendly Carseldine team and cook with heart!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

28d ago

Listed nine days ago