Head Chef

Your Role at St John of God Geraldton Hospital

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of foods required for patients and caregivers and provide leadership to the catering team whilst maintaining high levels of food quality and service, consistent with SJGHC standards, Mission, Vision and Values and in accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

A Chef Trade Certificate or Cert III in Commercial Cookery will be essential for this role.

The Position

• Preparation, cooking, serving and delivery of food as directed by the requirements of the daily menus and production schedule.
• Implement, document and monitor the Food Safety Program and comply with the HACCAP principals as well as the completion of relevant paperwork.
• Manage all catering supplies including ordering and monitor to ensure adequate supplies available according to the menu and budget.
• Motivate, manage and inspiring a diverse team of employees including Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen hands and Catering Assistants.
• Provides in the moment performance management in a manner that enhances caregivers’ skills and engages their motivation to improve.
• Provides regular feedback on the Catering Department and key performance indicators to the line supervisor for Corporate Services.
• Promote a positive safety culture within your area by demonstrating a positive commitment to OHS.
• Provides leadership and advice on catering policies and practices.
• Provides regular feedback on the Catering Department and key performance indicators to the line supervisor for Corporate Services.
• Formulates a fourteen day cycle menu with recipes in accordance with dietary needs.
• Provide immediate response and thoroughly investigate any food related customer complaint. Follow through actions and lessons learned with direct reports and catering caregivers.

To succeed, you will hold a recognised Chef Trade Certificate or Cert III in Commercial Cookery; possess experience in recruiting, performance management, rostering, budgets, and general business management.

You will demonstrate recent experience as a Head Chef in a hospital, hospitality or similar environment and the ability to form productive relationships with team members, patients, caregivers, individuals and suppliers from diverse backgrounds.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We Can Offer You

• Salary: $92,096 to $94,620 (from July 2026) per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time position available, working 76 hours per fortnight
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• Work-related expenses
• Self-education and
• Additional superannuation
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role

For enquiries contact Prabin Shrestha, Director Finance & Corporate Services, on (08) 9965 8863

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.