Cater Care
Chef - Ipswich
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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ipswich
Job Category: Commercial Kitchen, Customer Service, Food Safety, Food Service, Indigenous Participation, School Dining & Catering, Trade Qualified - Chef
Join Our Kitchen Team as a Chef
Location: Ipswich, QLD
Job Type: Full-Time
Roster Details
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
- Includes one weekend shift, earned back as Time in Lieu (TIL)
- School holiday periods off
Gather by Cater Care is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our culinary team at an educational facility in Ipswich.
In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team to craft high-quality meals for students at a reputable school. You will play a key role in preparing and showcasing exceptional dishes for formal dinners and special events, ensuring every plate is beautifully presented and full of flavour.
If you flourish in a fast-paced kitchen, excel at staying organised and reliable, and bring a positive, team-oriented mindset, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Description
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on Hospitality Award rates, plus Superannuation
- Professional development and training programs to enhance your culinary expertise
- Exclusive employee perks with discounts across more than 650+ nationwide retailers
- Full uniform supplied
- Access to confidential health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection)
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
About You
Desired Skills and Experience
- A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent certification)
- Proven background in a chef role, with preference given to education sector experience
- Demonstrated expertise in high-volume meal preparation and bulk catering
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and time-management capabilities alongside high attention to detail
- Proven capacity to perform effectively both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
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Please Note
Prior to commencement, all successful candidates must complete a Working with Children Check.
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.
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