FIFO | Head Chefs | WA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 1, 2026. Civeo scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the role
We are looking for highly experienced FIFO Head Chefs to work closely with the Village & Catering Managers to deliver exceptional food to our Villages across WA. The primary focus of the role is to ensure a smooth and profitable kitchen operation that delivers outstanding guest experience. This is a fly-in-fly-out role (FIFO) departing from Perth on 8:6 rosters.
What's in it for you?
- $110k - $130k base package (depending on village size)
- 8:6 Roster FIFO from Perth
- 26 even fortnightly pays + Super
- Access to discounts across hundreds of retailers with our Civeo Hive program
- Accommodation, food etc. supplied onsite with access to facilities such as Gym’s pools etc. where applicable
- Opportunity to gain wide exposure to multiple operations across our various sites
- Ongoing training and development to advance your skills and your career with strong succession planning in place for future growth
- Fantastic company culture, it's more than just a buzz word at Civeo
Experience:
- 5+ years’ cumulative chef experience, preferably working in a large hotel or remote village environment (FIFO or DIDO) with at least 3+ years supervising and managing of a team of chefs
- Experience with ordering, storing, preparing and delivering food service
- Strong experience in a bulk/batch cooking environment.
- Ordering, profit and wastage reporting
- Client relationship management and support
Skills and Knowledge:
- Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade certificate.
- International Qualifications Accepted:
- New Zealand NVQA/NCEA Level 4 Certificate in Professional Cookery
- City & Guilds Level 3 or 4 in Professional Cookery
- UK- NVQ/SVQ Level 2&3 Professional Cookery
- Ireland - QQI Level 5 & 6 Professional Cookery
- Canada - Red Seal Cook
- Germany - Kosch / Kochin
- USA - ACF Certified Culinarian / Certified Sous Chef
- Applied knowledge of HACCP principles in a bulk cooking environment
- Ability to create service schedules on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Applied knowledge of workplace safety systems and compliance requirements
- Intermediate skills with regards to Microsoft Office applications
- Budgetary and analytical skills
- Knowledge of relevant kitchen chemicals, including their application and storage.
- You must have a valid drivers’ licence (Class C).
What’s Next
If this sounds like you, please click “Apply Now” or alternatively, please apply through our website www.civeo.com.
Successful applicants will be invited to complete a video interview with us.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Us
Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. With more than 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.
We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.
We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.
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