Looking for a chef role with no nights, no weekends, and real work-life balance?
Join Gather by Cater Care at Ipswich Grammar School, where you’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen preparing fresh, quality meals for students and staff, along with supporting events and formal dining.
This role is ideal for a chef who enjoys the pace of service and takes pride in consistency and presentation, but is ready for a more structured, daytime environment with school holidays off.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Enjoy genuine work-life balance with daytime hours (finish by 2:00pm)
No nights, weekends, or split shifts
All school holidays off for extended breaks and time with family
Stable Monday-Friday roster you can rely on and plan around
Supportive, team-focused kitchen environment
Career development opportunities within a national organisation
Access to employee benefits including retail discounts, EAP support, and uniform provided
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present fresh, high-quality, nutritious meals to a consistently high standard
Support bulk cooking with efficiency and attention to detail
Contribute to the delivery of special events and formal dining experiences
Maintain a clean, organised, and safety-focused kitchen environment
Provide professional and friendly service to students, staff, and guests
Ensure strict compliance with food safety and WHS standards
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Trade qualified in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Experience in a similar role (education or bulk catering highly regarded)
Strong organisational and time management skills
A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
About Us
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.
