Head Chefs | FIFO | 8:6 Roster | Goldfields Region

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This Head Chef role with Sodexo in the Goldfields region offers an an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, a $10,000 allowance paid with your regular pay, and the chance to lead high performing kitchen teams across multiple sites while shaping modern culinary programs. You will balance hands-on cooking with planning, admin and stakeholder engagement, uphold Sodexo's safety and quality standards, and foster a strong safety culture. Key requirements include Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery, Australian citizenship or full working rights, and proven leadership in large scale kitchens, ideally in the resources sector. To apply, tailor your resume to show leadership, FIFO experience, safety credentials, measurable outcomes, and a clear story of team development and cost control, and explain why Sodexo appeals to you.

Company Description

• $10,000 allowance, paid through your regular weekly/fortnightly pay cycle
• 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
• Work across varied Sodexo sites throughout the Goldfields
• A chance to lead high-performing teams and influence modern culinary programs
• Be part of a company with a strong food culture and global culinary reputation

Job Description

As a Head Chef with Sodexo, you will play a critical role in providing leadership, direction, and operational excellence across your site. You will:

• Manage and mentor kitchen teams while maintaining a customer‑focused, safe, and welcoming environment
• Balance hands‑on Chef duties with planning, administration, and stakeholder engagement
• Drive team performance and uphold Sodexo’s high food safety and quality standards
• Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures

This is a role for someone who enjoys accountability, variety, and the chance to influence both people and food outcomes.

Qualifications

You are a confident leader who thrives in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments. You handle pressure with ease and bring a passion for excellence. You will also bring:

• Trade Certificate – Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Full Working Rights
• Experience in a similar leadership role (highly desirable)
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service
• Solid background in large‑scale kitchen operations, ideally within the resources sector
• Flexibility and resilience to work an 8:6 FIFO roster
• A positive, can‑do attitude and commitment to team culture

Additional Information

Sodexo is the world’s leading provider of integrated food services, and our chefs are at the heart of what we do. We offer:

• A workplace where your passion for food is celebrated
• Training, upskilling, and strong career development pathways
• A supportive, diverse and inclusive culture
• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits and recognition programs
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Joining Sodexo means being part of something bigger—your everyday actions contribute to improving quality of life for individuals, communities, and the planet.