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Contract Chef - Education Sector | Townsville QLD

12/01/2026
12/02/2026
Contract
QLD: Townsville
Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

Job Description

About the role:

Gather by Cater Care is seeking a motivated Chef for our education site in Townsville, QLD. In this role, you will assist with bulk meal preparation and cooking, supporting a variety of events and formal dinners. You will take pride in delivering high-quality meals with excellent presentation, helping to make every dining experience memorable for our students and staff.

This is a contract position for 3-6 months, commencing with an initial 3-month period.

Roster:

  • 38 hours per week
  • 6-day roster with Sunday as a Time in Lieu day

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparing & presenting food for our students and staff
  • Support bulk cooking operations
  • Provide excellent customer service 
  • Maintaining a clean working environment
  • Adherence to food & general safety practices
  • Fast, effective service - provided with a positive attitude

Desired Skills and Experience

Your background:

  • Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Previous experience in a similar role (education experience a plus) 
  • Bulk cooking experience preferred but not essential
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the team
  • Exceptional presentation, communication, time management & attention to detail

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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