Chef Manager - North Sydney

Cater Care; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the school's kitchen, delivering fresh, quality meals for students and staff.

Based on a Monday–Friday daytime roster (6:30am–3:00pm), the role offers a stable full-time opportunity with a salary around AU$90,000 plus super. You’ll manage the kitchen team, uphold food safety standards and foster a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised Trade Certification.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• RSA.
• Working With Children Check and Flu Vaccination are required.
• Experience in high-volume or bulk cooking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations in a school setting.
• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Deliver bulk cooking for a busy education environment.
• Work hands-on across all areas of the kitchen.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and presentation.
• Work independently and use initiative to keep service running smoothly.
• Support a positive, respectful and inclusive kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Lead the kitchen. Bring people together. Make a difference every day.

Chef Manager
Permanent | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm
$90,000 + super | 40 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager to take the lead in the kitchen at Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney.

This is a role where your skills go beyond the plate. You’ll be responsible for delivering fresh, quality food every day while helping create a welcoming, well-run kitchen environment for students, staff and your team. As this is an educational environment, you can enjoy something that’s increasingly hard to find in hospitality — a Monday to Friday roster, daytime hours and your evenings and weekends back.

What you’ll be responsible for

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, including:

• Leading and managing kitchen operations with confidence and care
• Preparing fresh, nutritious and high-quality food
• Delivering bulk cooking for a busy education environment
• Working hands-on across all areas of the kitchen
• Providing friendly, professional customer service
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and presentation
• Working independently and using your initiative to keep service running smoothly
• Supporting a positive, respectful and inclusive kitchen culture

What we’re looking for

We’re interested in great chefs and great people — whether you’re an experienced Chef Manager ready for your next challenge, or a senior chef looking to take the next step into leadership.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised Trade Certification
• Food Safety Supervisor certification
• RSA
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally including high-volume or bulk cooking
• Strong food preparation and kitchen management skillsThe ability to work independently and make decisions confidently
• A genuine commitment to quality, safety and customer service
• Great communication skills and a team-first attitude

A Working With Children Check and Flu Vaccination are required for this position.

A role that works for life

We know great hospitality professionals come from all walks of life and at different stages of their careers. Whether you're looking for career progression, greater work-life balance, a fresh challenge, or simply a kitchen where your experience is valued, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Monday to Friday. Daytime hours. No late-night finishes. No weekend roster. Just great food, a great environment and the opportunity to make an impact in a vibrant education community.

Why Cater Care?

Cater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering exceptional food and support services across Education, Aged Care, Retail and Remote Services.

Our culture is built around three simple values: Care, Pride and Community.

We believe great workplaces are created by great people — and everyone should have the opportunity to belong, contribute and grow.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds, and welcome people of all ages, identities, cultures and experiences.