Head Chef

Summary

Join our team as an experienced Head Chef at Evans Landing, Weipa, and be part of creating a home away from home for our clients. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for providing delicious meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring HSEQ compliance. With a 14-day on, 7 days off lifestyle, you'll have time to enjoy living in this beautiful remote town.

Requirements

• Have a Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Previous experience bulk cooking/high volume catering in a remote environment or mining camp is essential
• Solid knowledge and understanding of HACCP procedures and safe work practices
• Proven ability to work autonomously and lead/manage a team in a busy environment
• A strong commitment to high standards of customer service, integrity and safety always
• Ability to build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders that enable you to lead influence and motivate others effectively

Responsibilities

• Hands-on service for bulk and buffet style cooking which will include preparing, cooking and presenting meals for breakfast, dinner, crib and pastries
• Ensuring the kitchen is HSEQ compliant, following HACCP procedures and safe work practices
• Supporting the Town Services Manager to ensure a strong focus on quality of service which meets Sodexo’s and our client’s expectations
• Managing kitchen staff while providing leadership and guidance
• On occasion, organise and set up functions requested

Benefits

• For the right candidate, accommodation can be provided
• 14 days on, 7 days off lifestyle
• New experience living and working in a beautiful and remote small town
• A supportive and engaging team environment
• Excellent remuneration and with ongoing career development
• Opportunity to join the 18th largest employer in the world and a leader in Quality of Life Services