About the Role
Head Chef | ISS Defence
Location:
RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook WA
Employment Type:
Full-time
At ISS, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.
ISS Defence is seeking an experienced and passionate
Head Chef
to lead our kitchen operations at
RAAF Base Pearce in Bullsbrook, Western Australia
.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who is passionate about food, enjoys leading and developing people, and takes pride in delivering a consistently high standard of service.
As Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and presented to a high standard while meeting client requirements, dietary needs, food safety standards and operational expectations.
Key Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:
Leading and overseeing daily kitchen operations and food service delivery
Planning menus and coordinating food preparation and presentation
Leading, mentoring and supporting kitchen team members
Coordinating staffing and kitchen workflows to meet service requirements
Managing ordering, stock control and the cost-effective use of ingredients
Ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient kitchen environment
Working closely with site management and key stakeholders
Responding professionally to feedback and identifying opportunities to continually improve the food and customer experience
Building a positive, inclusive and team-focused kitchen culture
About You
We're looking for someone who brings strong culinary experience along with the ability to lead and support a team.
You will ideally have:
Demonstrated experience as a
Head Chef or senior chef
within a commercial, institutional or high-volume kitchen environment
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
, or equivalent relevant culinary qualifications




Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience supervising, coaching and developing kitchen teams
Sound knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles
Strong organisational skills across stock control, ordering, cost management and kitchen operations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to remain level-headed and organised in a fast-paced operational environment
A reliable, flexible and team-oriented approach
A strong commitment to food quality, safety and customer service
Previous experience within
Defence, facilities management or large-scale catering environments
will be highly regarded.
Minimum Requirements
Due to the nature and location of the role, successful candidates must:
Be an
Australian Citizen
to meet Defence clearance requirements
Hold or be able to obtain a current National Police Check
Be able to successfully complete required pre-employment medical screening, including Drug & Alcohol testing
Be able to obtain and maintain the required Defence clearance
Be available to work on-site at
RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook WA
What's on Offer?
Joining ISS means becoming part of a global organisation that puts people at the heart of what we do.
We offer:
Full-time employment in a unique Defence environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
Access to mental, financial and physical wellbeing programs
A supportive and team-focused workplace
The opportunity to use your culinary and leadership skills while supporting Australia's Defence community
About ISS
ISS is a global workplace experience and facility management company focused on connecting people and places to make the world work better.
Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing secure, supportive and inclusive workplaces where our employees have opportunities to learn, develop and build their careers..
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📌 Head Chef (Western Australia)
🏢 ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand
📍 Western Australia