• ***AVAILABLE NOW - Fulltime; 14D7X Roster, 12-hour shifts (days/nights) ***
• Attractive Salary Package + Benefits Program / Discounts

• **Industrial Caterer of the Year 2025 - Winners of the Awards for Excellence** - Located at Pilgangoora Operations, FIFO from Perth to Port Hedland

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

You’ll work with the on-site catering team, delivering award winning meals that nourish our Residents, and 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 professional who enjoys working with 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

• $124,025 + 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

The Chefs are responsible for delivering a high standard of daily food and menu preparation, cooking and service for the Residents of the Village. 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
• Maintain food production equipment
• Assist Head Chef and other departments, if required

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 a qualified 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, and a passion to provide quality products, 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
• The following experience / qualifications with First Aid, RSA / Approved Manager (desirable)

Additionally, you will also possess the following skills:

• Basic Systems and Technology experience i.e., MS Office, online/web-based Payroll & Training requirements
• Ability to work within a Team; be a self-motivator with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing work tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong commitment to the health and safety of yourself and others
• Demonstrate a professional approach in the workplace, building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders, both externally and internally