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Full-Time Sous Chef - Education | Ballarat

12/09/2025
12/10/2025
Permanent - Full Time
VIC: Ballarat
Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

Job Description

The role:

Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint an organised Sous Chef for our kitchen operations at Ballarat. 

Being a Sous Chef in Cater Care offers you a real way to make a difference whilst remaining in an industry you enjoy. Serving education requires a passion for creating great food, with the emphasis on ensuring meals are balanced to support the unique health and nutritional needs of our visitors.

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

What we offer:

  • Uniform and training provided
  • Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
  • Great range of staff benefits including discounts for 450+ retailers nationwide for you and your family!
  • Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
  • Structured leadership development plan for those wishing to progress their career to the next stage. 

What this role involves:

  • Food preparation and presentation of all meals served including Residential Halls, Cafes and Event Catering
  • Support bulk cooking operations
  • Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations
  • Adherence to legislated food hygiene and general safety practices
  • Fast effective service provided with a smile

Desired Skills and Experience

To get a start you"ll need:

  • Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a similar role 
  • Functions and events experience (highly regarded)
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Pride in personal appearance and hygiene

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.

The next step:

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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