Chef and Cook
Hospitality · Newman, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Do you stay calm and consistent when the kitchen is at its busiest? That is the kind of Chef this full-time role in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is looking for.
The employer wants a culinary professional with genuine industry experience, someone who knows what professional service demands and takes pride in serving food to a consistently high standard. Experience, consistency and professionalism matter as much as the dishes themselves.
Besides cooking, you will help develop the team, support apprentices and keep growing your own skills. For the right person, this could become a pathway to further career development in Australia. Kitchen experience gained in the Philippines or the Middle East is part of the story you can tell.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare dishes to the set quality standards
- Serve consistent à la carte food through busy services
- Handle food prep and kitchen tasks efficiently, including stock preparation and general kitchen operations
- Keep presentation and portion control at a high standard
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health rules
- Work well in different sections of the kitchen
- Show initiative and keep the kitchen running when required
- Help train and develop junior chefs and apprentices
- Talk clearly with kitchen and front-of-house teams and help keep the team culture positive and professional
- Keep the kitchen organised, clean and safe
- Look for ways to improve food quality and kitchen efficiency
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3 years of experience in professional kitchens
- Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar culinary role, with demonstrated experience preparing à la carte food
- Strong practical skills in cooking and food preparation
- Understanding of professional hygiene and food safety standards
- Able to work on your own in a busy kitchen
- Able to show reliable, consistent performance in the kitchen
- Strong communication and teamwork, a professional attitude and commitment to quality
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior kitchen staff is advantageous
- Willing to work day, evening and overnight shifts
- Proficiency in the English language
- Australian work rights are preferred
- Willingness to relocate to Western Australia
- Sponsorship is available for the right candidate
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