Chef - St Gregory's College Cafe - Full Time

Cater Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish employee benefits

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Breakfast Chef for St Gregory’s College Café in Campbelltown. You will oversee breakfast and canteen lunch operations, prep meals for 500+ students and staff, and ensure strict allergen controls and food safety standards.

The role requires early starts (6:30 am), high-volume production, and collaboration with cafe staff to deliver nutritious, appealing meals in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• WWCC for NSW required or willing to obtain.
• Experience in high-volume catering or school/institutional food service.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cook healthy, high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Oversee all culinary tasks from bulk prep to plating.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and allergen controls.
• Keep a clean, safe kitchen environment per regulations.
• Coordinate with Cafe Manager for smooth service during peaks.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Allergen management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Breakfast Chef - St Gregory's College Cafe - Full Time

Posted: 27/10/2026

Closing Date: 26/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Campbelltown

St Gregory’s College is looking for a skilled and dedicated Chef to oversee culinary operations for breakfast and canteen lunches for students and staff. In this high-impact role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals, and uphold rigorous food safety standards. This is an ideal opportunity if you excel in a structured, fast-paced setting and take pride in serving wholesome food to a vibrant school community

Job Description

Roster : Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm

Your Role

• Cook delicious, healthy, and high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Manage all culinary tasks smoothly, from bulk food prep to attractive plating.
• Strictly oversee allergen safety and special dietary requirements to safeguard student health.
• Maintain an immaculate work area adhering to statutory food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth, positive shift operations.

Your Role

• Plan, prep, and execute daily hot and cold meal service for 500+ students and college staff, ensuring balanced nutrition and appealing presentation.
• Manage end-to-end morning kitchen production, including high-volume batch cooking, ingredient assembly, and timely café counter replenishment.
• Manage allergy logs and prepare custom dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-aware) with zero cross-contamination tolerance.
• Uphold 100% compliance with HACCP and local statutory food safety regulations, conducting daily temperature checks and equipment sanitations.
• Assist with stock control, inventory receiving, and minimizing daily kitchen food waste.
• Collaborate closely with the Cafe Manager and kitchen team during peak meal periods to maintain smooth, on-time service flow.

Desired Skills and Experience

What We Offer

• Exclusive access to the Relish employee benefits program, features savings at over 450 major retailers.
• Competitive remuneration package backed by a leading national hospitality organization.
• A safe, modern kitchen workspace with a friendly and supportive team culture.
• Full uniforms supplied on site, eliminating laundry hassles.
• Ongoing skill development through accredited hospitality training programs.

What We Are Looking For

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery along with an active Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement).
• Proven experience in high-volume catering, commercial kitchens, or school/institutional food service environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of HACCP guidelines, allergen protocols, and food hygiene standards.
• Punctual, reliable, and comfortable working consistent early morning shifts (6:30 am start).

Why Join Cater Care

Cater Care is a proud, 100% Australian-owned contract catering company boasting 25 years of industry excellence. We deliver quality services across sectors such as Education, Aged Care, Retail, and Remote sites. Guided by our core values of Care, Pride, and Community, we foster inclusion, work-life flexibility, and meaningful career pathways. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples.