• Salary - $80,000 - $85,000 depending on experience + Super!
• Weekday roster (40 hours per week)
• Pursue a career in Management
• Enjoy a chef role with work life balance and long holidays
• Join a 100% Australian Owned & Operated company

Join our team at Cater Care!

We are seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at our university residence in Bedford Park. This dynamic role involves overseeing the daily food service for 200+ university students, managing a dedicated team, and delivering high-quality, innovative meals while ensuring excellence in service.

This role is diverse, fast-paced, and rewarding. It is ideal for a hospitality professional with a strong background in hands-on cooking and management, particularly in the education sector.

Roster: Monday to Friday - 11:00 am to 7:30 pm

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options available
• Structured leadership development program.
• A suite of exclusive discounts across major companies.
• Support around further training, licensing and accreditations.
• Work in a supportive and professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver an outstanding culinary experience for students through innovative, high-quality meals
• Supervise, lead, and manage the catering team, including rostering
• Liaise with clients for function planning and costs
• Design and implement menus that cater to a range of dietary and cultural needs, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Oversee food service operations, maintaining exceptional quality and consistency
• Manage budgets, including labour and food costs, stock control, and financial reporting
• Build and nurture relationships with residents, staff, clients, and management
• Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety, HACCP, and WHS principles, including timely and accurate completion of all documentation

The ideal candidate:

• Proven track record in managing large, multifaceted catering operations
• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Passion for creating great food and delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders
• Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety standards and procedures
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• A commitment to personal hygiene, presentation, and professionalism
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate & a valid Driver’s Licence

Who we are:

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

To apply:

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please note:

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.

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