Head Chef – Lead Facility Kitchen & Menu Innovation

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & development

Health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aurum Catering in Western Australia seeks a Head Chef to lead the catering kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals and strong team performance on a shift basis. You will drive food preparation, safety, and service standards across daily operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, meticulous HACCP adherence, and the ability to manage staff while aligning with budget and quality targets. Training and development opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality with leadership of kitchen staff.
• Ability to maintain HACCP and food safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food with high quality and presentation.
• Oversee receiving and storage of food.
• Maintain HACCP procedures and kitchen equipment.
• Provide direction to catering staff on shift.
• Plan daily food prep lists for efficient production.
• Audit operations to drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Autonomy

Physical ability (lift 20kg)

Job description

Aurum Catering in Western Australia seeks a Head Chef to lead the catering kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals and strong team performance on a shift basis. You will drive food preparation, safety, and service standards across daily operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, meticulous HACCP adherence, and the ability to manage staff while aligning with budget and quality targets. Training and development opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.