Chef - Ipswich

Cater Care; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Employee discounts

Uniform provided

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an enthusiastic Chef to join our educational facility kitchen in Ipswich, delivering high-quality meals for students and staff. This full-time role runs 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with one weekend shift and Time in Lieu, and school holidays off.

You will work with a dedicated team to prepare and present dishes for daily meals and special events, maintain food safety standards, and support a friendly, efficient kitchen operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in a chef role, preferably in education sector.
• Strong high-volume meal preparation and bulk catering experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time-management skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

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.

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

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.

14/09/2026

15/10/2026

Permanent - Full Time

Ipswich

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.

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

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• 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

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.

Job Ref: 5793