Breakfast Chef - Parkville

Cater Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Discounts across 650+ retailers

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Cater Care is inviting a Breakfast Chef to join the Trinity College dining team in Melbourne. This role focuses on high-quality breakfast service in a prestigious residential college environment, demanding consistency, presentation and excellence.

With a trade qualification and kitchen experience, you will manage bulk preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and work closely with a culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. January 2027 start dates apply.

Qualifications

• A recognised trade qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Professional kitchen experience, ideally within premium catering, hotels, residential colleges or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong culinary skills, including bulk preparation and service.
• A discerning eye for presentation, quality and attention to detail.
• A professional, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality breakfast offerings focusing on freshness and flavour.
• Deliver bulk cooking and food preparation to a high standard.
• Maintain an organised, efficient kitchen for seamless breakfast service.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Trade qualification

Kitchen experience

Bulk prep

Plating & quality

Team player

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Bring Your Talent to a Premium Dining Experience

Roster Options:

• Weekdays: Monday-Friday | 6:00 am-2:30 pm | 40 hours per week

At a distinguished college like Trinity, the dining experience is about more than the food on the plate. It's about quality, attention to detail and creating a welcoming start to the day.

gather by Cater Care is seeking a talented Breakfast Chef to join our culinary team at Trinity College, a prestigious residential college in Melbourne.

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a professional dining environment where consistency, presentation and high standards matter. From carefully prepared breakfast offerings to quality cooking at scale, you'll help deliver an experience that reflects the college's commitment to excellence.

Please note, this position is scheduled to commence in January 2027.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and present high-quality breakfast offerings with a focus on freshness, flavour and consistency
• Deliver bulk cooking and food preparation to a consistently high standard
• Maintain an organised, efficient kitchen to ensure seamless breakfast service
• Uphold rigorous food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation standards
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional dining experience

Desired Skills and Experience

What You'll Bring

• A recognised trade qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Professional kitchen experience, ideally within premium catering, hotels, residential colleges or high-volume hospitality
• Strong culinary skills, including bulk preparation and service
• A discerning eye for presentation, quality and attention to detail
• A professional, team-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen
• Ability to obtain the required National Police Check and Working With Children Check

Why Join Cater Care?

• Prestigious setting - Bring your skills to a distinguished college dining environment
• Roster options - Weekday and weekend opportunities available
• Career development - Access ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee benefits - Discounts across 650+ retailers
• Wellbeing support - Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform provided - Everything you need to present professionally at work

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.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you take pride in exceptional food, value consistency and thrive in a kitchen where quality comes first, we'd love to hear from you.