Want to join an award-winning facilities management company? Then make your next career move one that matters!

At Programmed, you’re not just starting a job. You’re building a career where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing comes first and your future is cared for.

About the opportunity

As a permanent Head Chef within the Pilgangoora Operations, you’ll be supporting a reputable mining and minerals organisation in the Pilbara.

You’ll lead the on-site catering team, delivering award winning meals that satisfies our Residents, welcoming a home away from home for remote workers.

Located 140km south of Port Hedland, this role goes beyond operations. It’s about building care, consistency and community on site.

If you’re a people-first leader who enjoys supporting teams and making a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Build a career where people care

With us, you can shape a future that works for you. Our vision is simple but meaningful: to enrich society so that all work leads to lives of happiness.

For over 60 years, we’ve been supporting essential industries by taking care of the places where people live and work. From maintaining facilities to managing critical services, our work helps communities operate safely, comfortably and with confidence every day.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to creating workplaces where people feel safe, respected, supported and genuinely connected. Joining Programmed means you’ll be part of a team which:

• Encourages learning, growth and career progression
• Supports flexibility and work-life balance
• Prioritises safety, wellbeing and mental health
• Cares deeply about people - not just performance

We help build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities.

Benefits Provided

• $135,000 + Super, with Benefits Program and Corporate Discounts
• Job security with long term rosters, direct Charter Flights to Pilgangoora Operations
• Uniforms / PPE and Accommodation
• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a range of support and counselling services for any issue, personal or work related

Key Responsibilities

This Head Chef is responsible for delivering a high standard of daily food and menu planning and preparation, cooking for the Residents of the Village. This position is responsible for maintaining a high standard of food safety and hygiene regulations in accordance with HACCP Procedures. In addition to inventory, stock and budget management, experience with recipe adaptation, dish presentation and knowledge of various cooking techniques available in a FIFO kitchen environment is a must, along with kitchen equipment maintenance and operation.

Duties include:

• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety practices, in line with HACCP guidelines, procedures and documentation
• Production of high-quality, nutritious, and well-presented meals
• Continuous menu design and implementation, working with Head Office Catering Team
• Effectively managing kitchen operations and logistics, including stock control
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and managing food costs
• Provide leadership and coaching to a Team of Chefs, coordinate and support all Catering Staff onsite, whilst maintaining a customer-focused work environment
• Assist Village Managers, if required

The incumbent is a key person to the Village Management Team and is involved in promoting positive staff morale and a safe work environment, ensuring quality systems, and supporting business and client focus within the PFM business and across the company.

About You

At Programmed we have four core values that we ask our Employees to observe, act on and deliver –Personal Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality.

To join our Catering team, you will be an experienced Head Chef with demonstrated experience and innovation in mass catering environments. You will possess strong knowledge of Hygiene and Food Safety Standards, with cultural dietary requirements being an advantage. Additionally, a commitment to the safety of yourself and others, strength with managing a Team and a passion to provide quality product, and service with a smile, at all times.

You will possess:

• Australian Working Rights
• VALID Australian C Class Driver’s License
• Ability to pass comprehensive (Client) Pre-Employment Medical including Instant Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Current satisfactory National Police Check (within 6 months)
• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a mass catering environment, including Minesite Village experience
• Certificate III / IV Commercial Cookery or Hospitality (or equivalent qualification) (mandatory)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Previous experience managing 10+ Catering Staff
• The following experience / qualifications with First Aid, RSA / Approved Manager (desirable)

Additionally, you will also possess the following skills:

• Advanced Systems and Technology experience i.e., MS Office, online/web-based Payroll & Training requirements
• Demonstrate a professional approach in the workplace, with excellent customer service skills
• Have a strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others
• Ability to manage a Team; providing hands on coaching and support where required
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing work tasks in a fast-paced environment

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

So, it’s over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website