Head Chef

Summary

Join Sodexo's expanding team as a Head Chef at a remote mine site, enjoying a work-life balance with a 14 days on, 7 days off roster. Lead bulk cooking operations, manage profitability and food quality, and foster team growth. This role requires Australian working rights, a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, proven team leadership experience in mass catering, HACCP expertise, and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Sodexo offers a permanent role, competitive wages, paid leave, full accommodation and meals on-site, a structured onboarding program, and exclusive employee benefits including wellness programs, counselling support, and retail discounts. It's a chance to be part of a global leader in food services, committed to providing opportunities for passionate chefs.

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights
• Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Proven experience leading teams in mass-catering environments, including preparing meals for breakfast, dinner, crib, and pastries
• HACCP expertise combined with strong leadership and planning/prepping skills
• A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• A passion for driving high-quality culinary experiences

Responsibilities

• Leading bulk cooking operations on remote sites with top-tier quality and safety standards
• Managing operations profitability, budgets, and food quality standards (HACCP compliance)
• Fostering team growth in a dynamic, diverse environment while maintaining client relationships

Benefits

• A permanent role on a lifestyle roster with stability and career growth opportunities
• A highly competitive annual wage with consistent hours, paid leave, and superannuation
• Full accommodation and meals covered while on-site so you can save while you work!
• A structured onboarding and induction program to set you up for success
• Exclusive employee benefits , including great on-site services (wellness - gym/fitness programs), free and confidential counselling support, retail discounts, and a recognition program
• A welcoming collaborative and supportive team culture and supportive workplace