Mining Camp Chef

Saltbush Contracting is a privately owned contracting firm providing a diverse range of civil services, haulage capabilities and plant and equipment hire to major industries and mining operations throughout the Goldfields of Western Australia. Additionally, Saltbush operate a pastoral station making it a diverse company and environment.

We are currently looking for a Residential/DIDO Chef to join our team. If you have a passion for food and are looking to be able to release your creativity and design your own menu’s working autonomously, whilst being part of a larger team and community this is the job for you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role is on a work life balance 2/1 roster, working daily in 10-hour shifts (night and day) in conjunction with another Chef. The position is offered as a drive-in drive out based for Kalgoorlie and/or Kambalda Residents . Accommodation and meals will be provided whilst on site , which is located 60kms out of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Pay rate is $35.44 -$38 Per hour depending on experience. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic self-driven and dedicated team player for the effective and efficient day to day running of our busy kitchen operations supplying meals for anywhere between 30 to 50 residents!

DUTIES INCLUDED

Maintain a positive work environment and lead by example ensuring exceptional customer service, delivery of required contracted and catering services, whilst maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment.

Ability to cook a broad range of food items and willing to provide input and flair into the creation and development of the menu ensuring all aspects of food preparation, cooking and presenting is of a high quality and standard.

Responsible for both flavour and presentation, aiming to ensure that the food that leaves our kitchen not only tastes great, but also looks appetizing.Strive continually for innovative, quality, value for money food which is presented and served in the most complimentary way keeping food costs in check, including controlling and purchasing, portion sizes and wastage.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Completion of a culinary certificate at an accredited cookery establishment within Australia or demonstrable equivalent experience, minimum 3 years, in a restaurant or hotel kitchen. Prior campsite experience, whilst not essential, would be advantageous.Be able to work in a fast-paced environment unsupervised and work well as part of a great team.A thorough understanding of food safety principles and Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresAll candidates must supply a recent National Police Clearance (less than 6-months old) and have the ability to pass pre-employment medicals and drug/alcohol screening.

Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates for interview.

HOW TO APPLY