Head Chef | Defence Kitchen Leader at Pearce Base

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand; Bullsbrook; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

ISS Defence is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook WA. You will oversee daily cooking, menu planning, staff mentoring and ensure high standards of food quality, safety and service in a Defence environment.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge and excellent stakeholder communication to drive a cohesive, efficient and compliant kitchen team. A Defence context experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Head Chef or senior chef within a commercial, institutional or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher, or equivalent culinary qualifications.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience supervising, coaching and developing kitchen teams.
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational skills across stock control, ordering, cost management and kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to stay level-headed in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible and team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to food quality, safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing daily kitchen operations and food service delivery.
• Planning menus and coordinating food preparation and presentation.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting kitchen team members.
• Coordinating staffing and kitchen workflows to meet service requirements.
• Managing ordering, stock control and the cost-effective use of ingredients.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene and WHS requirements.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
• Working closely with site management and key stakeholders.
• Responding to feedback and improving food and customer experience.
• Building a positive, inclusive and team-focused kitchen culture.

Skills

Head Chef

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Staff development

Menu planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

ISS Defence is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook WA. You will oversee daily cooking, menu planning, staff mentoring and ensure high standards of food quality, safety and service in a Defence environment.

The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge and excellent stakeholder communication to drive a cohesive, efficient and compliant kitchen team. A Defence context experience is highly regarded.