Cook,Customer Service,Food Safety,Trade Qualified - Chef
Permanent contract with regular hours
Monday to Friday schedule with evenings off and long holidays
Enjoy free on-site parking and easy access to public transportation
Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options
Be a part of one of Australia's fastest-growing catering companies
Job Description
Join our team!
We're seeking an experienced, permanent full-time Chef to make a real impact at our university residence in Bedford Park. At our university residence in Bedford Park, you will have the opportunity to provide efficient, hands-on catering services for up to 200 University students – all within our spacious, fully equipped kitchen and dining facilities.
Experience the real potential of a genuine career in the industry with us. We provide family-friendly hours, training and support – giving talented individuals the chance to access the vast opportunities available at our rapidly expanding national organisation.
Roster: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, during term time, with a long Summer break.
Please note that some roster changes to the evening shift will be required occasionally.
What we offer:
Structured leadership development program
A suite of discounts across major companies
Support around further training, licensing and accreditation
What this role involves:
Working alongside the Chef/Manager to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students
Cooking, lunches and dinner daily and a busy hot Breakfast two days a week
Menu planning, cooking nutritious homestyle meals: fresh baked morning/afternoon tea; hot lunches, soup, evening meal and desserts
Consideration of special dietary requirements including; allergies/intolerances, supplements
Regular higher level functions
Assisting with the management of a small kitchen team, including training/development, motivation and encouraging staff productivity
Forming and maintaining key relationships with residents, culinary team, client and management
Strict adherence to Food Safety practices, HACCP and WH&S principles
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
Trade qualified Chef with several years of experience in a busy kitchen
Bulk cooking experience is an advantage
Strong working knowledge of Food Safety
A passion for great food and customer service
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders
Ability to work with limited supervision
A commitment to team development & leadership
Pride in personal hygiene & presentation
About us:
Cater Care is one of Australia’s leading providers of contract catering, accommodation and facility management services. We are 100% Australian owned and operate in a wide range of industries, providing multi-sector support to a varied client base throughout Australia.
Our core values of Care, Pride and Community are values that our people own and believe in and demonstrate throughout all aspects of our business on a daily basis.
Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands 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:
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance & Working With Children Check before commencing.
