Chef - FIFO - 14/14

Cater Care Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a culinary professional to join our team as a Chef on a 14/14 roster at our mining village operation in the Northern Territory. You will be responsible for food preparation, presentation, and ensuring high standards across meals and functions.

You will work independently and with the team, maintain strict food safety practices, manage stock, and uphold Cater Care's safety commitments and customer service values.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and presentation across meals and events.
• Adherence to dietary requirements and allergies.
• Maintain strict food safety practices and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals for high-volume, fast-paced service.
• Uphold safety and quality standards in all kitchen activities.
• Assist with stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and equipment.
• Support the broader team and demonstrate Cater Care safety commitments.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Job description

Established in 1999, Cater Care is a 100% Australian owned and operated company and one of Australia’s leading providers of contract catering, accommodation, and facility management services.As a company we are successful only through the services and commitment of our employees, demonstrating our values of Care, Pride and Community in all that they do for our internal and external customers.We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

Why work for us:

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us.

• Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire and retail
• Real opportunities to grow and develop
• Attractive rosters - meaning more quality time with family and friends
• Competitive Remuneration

Job Description

Cater Care Services seeks to appoint a culinary professional to the role of Chef based on 14/14 roster at our mining village operation in NT

What does a day in the life of a Chef at Cater Care look like?

• Food preparation and presentation (breakfast, crib, dinner, dessert and functions)
• Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
• Ensure compliance to the Food safety program
• Assist with stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
• Maintain a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils
• Adherence to legislated food hygiene and general safety practices
• Fast, effective service provided with a smile
• Assisting the broader team as required
• Demonstrate a strong safety culture aligned with the Cater Care Safety Commitments

To get a start you'll need:

• Ability to work well independently, as well as with other team members
• A commitment to genuine, friendly customer service
• A motivated, enthusiastic and positive 'can-do' attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, sometimes for long periods.
• Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
• First rate safety focused attitude
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (high volume bulk cookery experience is highly regarded but is not essential).

Note: Successful applicants will need to have a current police clearance and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.