Last Chance Tavern is located at Cnr &, Throssell Rd & Tonkin St, 16 Throssell Rd, South Hedland, WA, Australia

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Chef to join our team at Last Chance Tavern. Full time position with an attractive pay package, free accommodation and meals provided for the right candidate with the right attitude.

Main duties
Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining and catering establishment.

Daily tasks and responsibilities
Ensures food quality, portion control, presentation and compliance with food safety standards.

Key responsibilities and duties

· Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies

· Operating kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, food processors) safely and efficiently.

· Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

· Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff.

· Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.

· Complete meal assembly and plating to required presentation and portion standards.

· Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures (cleaning, storage, temperature control) and maintain a clean work area.

· Train kitchen staff as required. May supervise junior kitchen staff, apprentices or kitchen hands and allocate tasks within own work area.

· Report equipment faults,



supply shortages and hazards to management/Chef manager.

Technical tasks and tools

· Ability to prepare a broad range of dishes and follow recipes consistently.

· Understanding of hygiene, allergen management and safe food handling (e.g., HACCP principles).

· Multiple tasks in a busy, time-critical environment.

· Attention to detail.

· Coordinate with kitchen staff and front-of-house to meet service demands.

· Basic knife skills and safe equipment operation.

· Ability to adapt to menu changes, special requests and peak service periods.

Skills and competencies

· Diploma or Advanced Diploma is required (qualification is desirable but not always mandatory); .

· At least 3 years of working experience can substitute for the formal training.

· Current certification in food safety/hygiene (as required by the state/territory) is required.

· First aid training is desirable.

Business: Last Chance Tavern

Address: Cnr &, Throssell Rd & Tonkin St, 16 Throssell Rd, South Hedland, WA, Australia

This is not a FIFO role.

Wages are paid weekly.

The base annual salary for a Chef is in the order of $80,000.00 - $90,000.00, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

Full-Time Position

To submit your Cover Letter and Resume, click "Apply".

Applications close on 17/09/2026

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