An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Permanent Full-Time Cook to join one of the fastest-growing catering companies in Australia. This is a genuine opportunity to build a career in the industry. We offer family-friendly hours, training and support, and the chance for good chefs to access opportunities within a growing national organisation.
Join us as a cook at a prestigious Private School in a new multi million dollar facility in Marion, SA and make that your first step to a better life.
The key to our success is our people. In this role, you will provide friendly, attentive, and efficient service through the preparation and cooking of a variety of meals, ingredient preparation, and food service for our valued residents.
This is a hands-on position requiring you to prepare and cook meals for our valued residents, alongside our Head Chef & Second Chef.
Roster (Position starts Term 1, 2025)
Days: Five days a week during term time
Example shifts:
Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Monday to Friday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Note: Roster may vary depending on functions, so flexibility is essential
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Work alongside the Head Chef & 2nd Chef to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students
Plan menus and cook nutritious homestyle meals, including freshly baked morning/afternoon tea, hot lunches, soups, evening meals, and desserts
Consider special dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, and supplements
Prepare high-end food for various functions throughout the year
Assist with the management of a small kitchen team, including training, development, motivation, and encouraging staff productivity
Build and maintain key relationships with residents, the culinary team, clients, and management
Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety practices, HACCP standards, and WH&S principles
Desired Skills and Experience
Key essential criteria:
Minimum of 2 years’ full-time experience in a busy kitchen
Strong working knowledge of Food Safety
Valid Driver’s License
Passion for great food and excellent customer service
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Commitment to team development and leadership
Pride in personal hygiene and professional presentation
What we offer:
$26.70 per hour (base rate) + super
Opportunities for career progression
Modern, fully equipped kitchen
Uniform provided
Access to staff benefits and retail discounts across 450+ stores
Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection)
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.
Next steps:
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.
