HEAD CHEF

Private Advertiser; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Salary Sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Private Advertiser's retirement village in Perth's Western Suburbs is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a small kitchen team. This hands-on role involves planning menus, budgeting, stock control and ensuring high-quality, safe meals for residents.

The successful candidate will work with one full-time Cook, oversee daily production, and sometimes work Saturdays and Sundays in a recently renovated kitchen.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in a senior commercial kitchen role.
• Strong cooking skills and a commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.
• Experience with menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget management.
• Ability to work independently, plan ahead and manage competing priorities.
• A practical approach to cleaning, hygiene and maintaining a well-organised kitchen.
• A sound understanding of food safety, workplace health and safety and dietary requirements.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a small team and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with hands-on food preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Plan and develop menus that balance traditional favourites, variety, nutrition, quality and value.
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents' dietary requirements and food allergies.
• Work alongside the Cook to organise daily production, preparation and service.
• Manage ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, portion control and food waste.
• Monitor food and labour costs against agreed financial targets.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the entire kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Menu planning

Budget management

Stock control

Food safety

Team leadership

Independent work

Job description

We are an independently operated retirement village in Perth\'s Western Suburbs and we are seeking an experienced, practical and motivated Head Chef to lead our catering operation.

This is a working Head Chef role in a small kitchen team.

You will work alongside one full-time Cook and take joint responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen operations. The village has a recently renovated commercial kitchen with modern equipment. The catering operation provides restaurant-style dining, traditional favourites and special dining occasions for residents.

The position will sometimes require work on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Key responsibilities

Lead by example with hands-on food preparation, cooking and presentation.

Plan and develop menus that balance traditional favourites, variety, nutrition, quality and value.

Prepare meals that accommodate residents\' dietary requirements and food allergies.

Work alongside the Cook to organise daily production, preparation and service.

Manage ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, portion control and food waste.

Monitor food and labour costs against agreed financial targets.

Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the entire kitchen

Maintain food safety procedures, temperature records, cleaning schedules and other required documentation.

Ensure safe working practices and the correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

About you

At least five years\' experience in a senior commercial kitchen role.

Strong cooking skills and a commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.

Experience with menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget management.

The ability to work independently, plan ahead and manage competing priorities.

A practical approach to cleaning, hygiene and maintaining a well-organised kitchen.

A sound understanding of food safety, workplace health and safety and dietary requirements.

The ability to work collaboratively with a small team and lead by example.

A willingness to roll up your sleeves and undertake every aspect of kitchen work when required.

An attractive salary package reflecting experience and responsibilities.

A recently renovated commercial kitchen with modern equipment.

Supportive management and the opportunity to shape the catering operation.

Autonomy to develop menus, improve systems and establish kitchen standards.

A small, friendly close-working team where your contribution makes a direct difference.

• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Salary Sacrifice scheme