Experienced Chef – Cherratta Lodge, Karratha

Cherratta Lodge is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Chef to join our remote accommodation village in Karratha, Western Australia. This position is offered on a full‑time basis and requires a high‑performing hospitality professional who can consistently deliver quality meals in a high‑volume, camp‑style catering environment, while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

As an Experienced Chef, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and presenting high‑quality meals across all services including:
  • Breakfast (hot and cold sections)
  • Dinner service
  • Cold larder, salads, desserts, and pastry
  • Crib meals and function catering as required
• Delivering consistent food quality in a high‑volume and buffet‑style operation
• Ensuring all food preparation and service complies with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Working collaboratively with the Head Chef and Site Management to meet operational and client requirements
• Assisting with menu execution, stock control, ordering, and inventory management
• Maintaining clean, organised, and compliant kitchen and storage areas
• Adhering to all company health, safety, security, and environmental procedures
• Demonstrating flexibility to meet operational demands, including weekends and public holidays
• Supporting a positive team culture in a fast‑paced, remote operational environment

Essential Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, applicants must demonstrate:

• Minimum 2–3 years post‑qualification experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Proven experience across all hands‑on kitchen services:
  • Breakfast, dinner, salads, desserts, pastry, functions, and crib service
• Strong experience in high‑volume and/or buffet‑style catering
• Remote site or camp catering experience – essential
• Solid knowledge of HACCP procedures, safe food handling, and workplace safety practices
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• A genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility, reliability, and a strong work ethic supported by referees

Qualifications & Compliance Requirements

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) – essential
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence – essential
• Current National Police Clearance – essential
• Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) – desirable

Cherratta Lodge is a proudly Indigenous‑owned organisation and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace.