Regional Culinary Coach - Perth-Based, Site Travel

Programmed; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Programmed is seeking a Regional Culinary Support professional to provide hands-on culinary expertise across multiple sites in Western Australia. The role involves visiting operational sites, coaching teams, and ensuring presentation standards, recipes and service procedures are consistently followed.

You will work with site leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and raise culinary standards. The position is based in Perth with regular travel to operational sites, offering a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Significant experience within catering, culinary, or a related operational environment.
• Strong bulk food service or high-volume catering experience.
• FIFO or remote-site experience desirable.
• Understanding of commercial food service operations in kitchen and service settings.
• Attention to presentation, detail and service standards.
• Experience coaching culinary teams and translating standards into demonstrations.
• Experience conducting audits, quality checks or site inspections.
• Ability to identify gaps and drive sustainable improvements.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen controls, and hygiene.
• Strong communication and credibility with chefs and site leaders.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Strong organizational skills for travel planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and learning business systems.

Responsibilities

• Visit operational sites to observe culinary preparation and service setups.
• Coach chefs and staff through demonstrations and feedback.
• Lead culinary presentation and operational audits.
• Follow up audit findings and implement improvements.
• Interpret and apply approved standards across sites.
• Support new menus, concepts, and service improvements.
• Deliver training on presentation standards and portion control.
• Develop training resources and visit reports.
• Assist with site mobilisations and onboarding.
• Build relationships with site managers and suppliers.
• Share best practices to develop culinary standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Coaching teams

Presentation standards

Quality audits

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Hospitality qualification

Food Safety Supervisor qualification

Driver's Licence

Tools

MS Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Programmed is seeking a Regional Culinary Support professional to provide hands-on culinary expertise across multiple sites in Western Australia. The role involves visiting operational sites, coaching teams, and ensuring presentation standards, recipes and service procedures are consistently followed.

You will work with site leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and raise culinary standards. The position is based in Perth with regular travel to operational sites, offering a hands-on,