Overview
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: VIC: Ballarat
Job Category: Customer Service, Food Safety, Kitchen, Trade Qualified - Chef
Role
Cater Care Australia is seeking a dedicated and organised Head Chef to oversee our kitchen operations in Ballarat.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a well-structured kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality dining experiences across functions, dinners, and events.
The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a large team.
Street parking is available, and the site is easily accessible by public transport.
Roster: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00 pm
What We Offer
Uniform and training provided
Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
Excellent range of staff benefits including discounts for 450+ retailers nationwide for you and your family!
Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
Structured leadership development plan for those wishing to progress their career to the next stage.
Role
What this role involves:
Overall kitchen management - leading & managing chefs, kitchen hands & catering assistants
Menu planning for students daily meals, functions, conferences & school/sporting camps
Cooking a variety of nutritious home style & gourmet meals
Conducting stock takes, ordering stock & monitoring food costs
Monitoring & promoting kitchen hygiene and Food Safety Practices
Desi red Skills And Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Strong leadership and management skills
Experience in bulk cooking, functions/conferences and/or high-end catering
Friendly & professional customer service skills with a positive attitude
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.
Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
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📌 Full-Time Head Chef - Education | Ballarat
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