ESS manages all aspects of large-scale accommodation facilities or “villages” for remote workers, providing essential comforts such as a hot meal, a clean bed, freshly laundered workwear to health and wellness facilities for those working away from home. 

The Person: 

The Head Chef is responsible for the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring all activity is delivered safely and efficiently supporting and promoting Our Safety Culture framework. The Head Chef will lead a team to prepare, cook, and serve good quality food for residents, guests, and/or clients in conjunction with the contractual requirements of the villages.  

The Position: 

• Manage & lead the running of all aspects of the kitchen 
• Led, manage, and motivate a large team of chefs and utilities 
• Take responsibility for ordering and stock control 
• Passionate about delivering world-class customer service 
• Follow company health, safety, and security procedures always 
• Experience across a variety of industries 
• Creating and executing culinary offers across a variety of different outlets 
• Observation of and implementation of allergy awareness controls. 
• Previous experience in an identical role 
• Deliver a high expectation of a premium experience 
• Function and menu development skills essential 
• Excellent work ethic with great communication skills 
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional manner 

Qualification & Experience: 

• Minimum of Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a commercial operation, ideally in a bulk cooking environment  
• Experience leading a multi-skilled culinary team  
• Functional/ Technical Skills & Competencies 
• A good understanding of operating a catering operation within strict budgetary constraints 
• Experience and ability to lead and mentor teams  
• Food Safety Supervisor's training 
• Previous menu and nutrition planning 
• Prior OH&S training and/or accreditation 
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner. 
• Flexible approach and attitude 
• Good communication skills 

The Benefits 

• Salary starting from $130,000 base + Super.  
• Drive in Drive out, 8 days on 6 days off, Australind location.
• Job Ready Program and Sponsorship opportunities offered.  
• Accommodation, Meals, Uniforms, and medicals are covered! 
• Partnership with Maxima Employment with over 100 benefits for all our employees 
• Health and wellbeing facilities, free gym access, on-site social events