Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
About The Role
Ballarat, VIC Hospitality Award rates + casual loading Casual | Flexible days & hours
Be Part of Our Kitchen Team
Gather by Cater Care is looking for a passionate and reliable Chef to join our team at Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School.
Be part of a dedicated kitchen team preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students at a prestigious boarding school. This hands-on role includes preparing and presenting high-quality meals for events, functions, and formal dinners, with a strong focus on both presentation and flavour.
We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work, and brings strong organisation, reliability, and a positive attitude to every shift.
What We Offer
Flexible casual shifts to suit your availability
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Access to employee retail discounts across 450+ stores
Provided company uniform for ease of onboarding
Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection EAP) to support wellbeing
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff
Support high-volume and bulk meal production
Deliver professional and friendly customer service
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
Adhere to food safety and workplace health and safety standards
Provide efficient service with a positive, proactive approach
Desired Skills and Experience
Your Background
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Experience in a similar role (education sector experience desirable)
Bulk cooking experience advantageous
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong presentation, communication, time management, and attention to detail skills
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 and undertake a National Criminal History Check.
