Head Chef

About the role

Lead a high-performing kitchen. Deliver quality at scale. Build a team you’re proud of. If you’re an experienced Head Chef who takes pride in quality, consistency and leading from the front, this is an opportunity to step into a well-run site where your standards and leadership will genuinely make an impact.

This is a permanent FIFO role (8:6 roster) based at Pilgangoora Operations in the Pilbara. As Head Chef, you’ll lead the delivery of a high-quality food service in a busy village environment balancing bulk catering with cook-to-order service and themed offerings, ensuring residents consistently receive meals that are well-executed, varied and enjoyable.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
• Delivering consistent, high-quality meals across buffet and cook-to-order services
• Designing and evolving menus in collaboration with the central catering team
• Driving food presentation, variety and overall dining experience
• Managing stock, ordering, food costs and budgets
• Maintaining strict compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting your team to perform at their best
• Creating a positive, team-first culture that reflects well across the village

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a mass catering or village environment
• A strong focus on food quality, presentation and consistency
• The ability to lead from the front in a hands-on capacity
• Solid commercial acumen across cost control, stock and forecasting
• A genuine passion for developing and supporting your team
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP compliance

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• First Aid & CPR
• Australian working rights
• C Class Driver’s Licence
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and National Police Check

Benefits

• $130,000 + Super
• 8:6 FIFO roster (Perth only) offering a strong work/life balance
• Long-term, stable role within a well-established contract
• Direct charter flights, accommodation, meals and uniforms provided
• Corporate discounts and employee benefits program
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the company

We’ve been supporting essential industries across Australia for over 60 years—creating environments where people can live and work safely and comfortably. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built—one that prioritises: Safety and wellbeing, Respect and inclusion, Strong leadership and teamwork, Long-term career stability.

Many of our leaders have progressed internally, and while this role is suited to an experienced Head Chef, there is a clear pathway for those who continue to perform and contribute.