Job Description
Chef (Casual) | Expressions of Interest
$55-$65/hr Flat Casual Rate | Accommodation Provided | 7-14 Day Relief Engagements
Our culturally supportive accommodation facility provides a safe and welcoming environment for First Nations students, trainees, apprentices and workers pursuing education, training and employment opportunities.
We are currently seekingExpressions of Interest (EOI)from qualified and experienced Chefs interested in joining our relief pool to provide coverage during planned leave periods for our existing kitchen team.
About the Role
As the Relief Chef, you will lead a small kitchen operation, preparing fresh, nutritious meals for ***** residents, with numbers increasing to approximately 40 during residential nursing school programs and peak occupancy periods.
Alongside resident meal services, the role includes occasional catering opportunities for local businesses and community events.
An experienced Kitchen Hand provides support during morning operations, allowing you to focus on delivering quality lunch and evening meal services
Typical Roster
Relief engagements typically range from 7-14 days
Approximate hours are 10-hour days Monday to Friday.
Morning food preparation and lunch service
Return for evening meal service from approximately 5:00pm-6:30pm
Minimal weekend duties (typically fridge top-ups and light kitchen duties only).
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals.
Cater for dietary, cultural and religious requirements.
Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance standards.
Manage stock control, ordering and food supplies.
Monitor food quality and minimise wastage.
Maintain kitchen records and documentation.




Provide catering support for small community and business functions as required.
About You
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
Previous experience in hospitality, residential, remote, community or bulk catering environments.
Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently and manage a small kitchen operation.
Reliable, organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to relief work.
What's on Offer?
$55-$65 per hour flat casual rate (depending on qualifications and experience)
Accommodation provided with flights ex Perth / WA only
Flexible 7-14 day leave-cover assignments
Small resident numbers and supportive working environment
Opportunity to contribute to a service supporting First Nations students, trainees, apprentices and workers
Variety through both residential dining and local catering opportunities
Who We Are
Established in ****, Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation (PMMRAC) is a not-for-profit organisation which delivers essential services (power, water and municipal) and community services (environmental health, housing and accommodation facilities) to remote Aboriginal communities across the Pilbara, Gascoyne, and Mid-West regions of Western Australia.
If you're an experienced Chef looking for well-paid, flexible relief work in a rewarding community-based workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to register your interest.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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For job enquiries, please contact Mandy Thompson on or email
To find out more about the organisation, visit our website at
PLEASE NOTE – To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Chef (Casual) | Expressions Of Interest - Expression Of Interest (Port Hedland)
🏢 Pilbara Meta Maya Aboriginal
📍 Port Hedland