: Chef – Catering & Events ([Full-Time/Part-Time])

The Catering Buffet Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catering Buffet Company in Thomastown VIC is seeking a skilled chef to lead our catering and events kitchen. You will prepare high-volume menus, supervise kitchen hands, and ensure HACCP compliance for events and deliveries.

Join a growing Melbourne team with opportunities to contribute ideas to menus and seasonal stock while maintaining strong time management under pressure on a rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience, ideally in catering, functions or high-volume kitchens.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willing to obtain).
• Working rights in Australia.
• Available weekdays, weekends and events as needed on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking catering and events menus at volume.
• Supervising and guiding kitchen hands during service and prep.
• Ordering and maintaining food safety standards and HACCP compliance.
• Contributing ideas to menus and seasonal stock.

Skills

Organised

Calm under pressure

Time management

Education

Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

: Chef – Catering & Events ([Full-Time/Part-Time])

The Catering Buffet Company – Thomastown VIC

You'll prepare high-quality, high-volume food for events and deliveries, working closely with our kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking catering and events menus at volume
• Supervising and guiding kitchen hands during service and prep
• Ordering and maintaining food safety standards and HACCP compliance
• Contributing ideas to menus and seasonal stock

About you

• Qualified chef (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years' experience, ideally in catering, functions or high-volume kitchens
• Organised and calm under pressure, with good time management skills
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Working rights in Australia
• Available weekdays, weekends and events as needed on a rotating roster

About us

The Catering Buffet Co. provides catering and buffet food for events, functions and corporate clients across Melbourne. We're growing and looking for a skilled chef to help lead our kitchen.