Senior Chef

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 5.36pm (38 hours per week)

• Location: Onsite in Kensington; Free Parking

• Immediate Start

About the Role

Ngala is currently recruiting for a Permanent Full-Time Senior Chef to lead and manage all food service operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the diverse needs of our clients. This role is responsible for maintaining exceptional food safety standards, efficient stock management, and effective team leadership, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Meal planning and preparation for Residential Parenting Service families and Early Learning and Development Service children

• Stock management and procurement

• Food safety and hygiene

• Team leadership and supervision of kitchen staff and food coordinators

What We’re Looking For

• Holding a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with extensive industry experience or Certificate IV (or higher) in Commercial Cookery qualifications is highly desirable

• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set or equivalent)

• Understanding of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Principles

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience as a Chef in a hospital or similar setting.

• Empathy and understanding of the dietary and hydration needs of families and children.

• Experience in menu planning, food preparation, and nutrition specific to infants and children.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food handling and kitchen management.

• Experience in working within a budget and supervising staff.

• Commitment to continuous improvement in care standards.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.

• Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months.

• Current Working with Children Check.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Health Professionals and Support Services Award Level 7 at an above award rate of $33.00 per hour

• 5-minute walk to local café offering employee discounts on food and coffee

• Short drive to eateries and supermarket at Curtin University

• Salary packaging benefits available to increase your take home pay

• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

• Discounted private health insurance

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

How to Apply

Applications are due by 5pm, Friday 20 June 2025 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries, please contact Coordinator of Administration & Support Services, Rachael Bawden at [email protected].

About Us

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Culture

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.