Chef - Wendouree

Cater Care; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality Industry Award rates plus

casual loading

Training and career development

Employee discounts across 650+ Retail

Uniform provided and confidential EAP

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for Ballarat Grammar Boarding in Wendouree, VIC. You will prepare meals for functions and events, showcasing baking skills in a supportive educational setting.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with a 6:00 am–2:30 pm shift, a strong focus on food safety, and opportunities for training and career development within a leading contract catering provider.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Proven baking skills are essential.
• Experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in high-volume catering, ideally within an education or boarding school environment.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to upholding food quality, safety and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals for functions, formal dinners and special events
• Execute baking and bulk food preparation to meet service requirements
• Support efficient kitchen operations and ensure timely meal delivery
• Deliver professional, customer-focused service to guests
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

Skills

Baking skills

Experience as a Chef

High-volume catering

Education catering

Food safety standards

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC: Wendouree

Job Category: Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,School Dining & Catering,Trade Qualified - Chef

Join Our Culinary Team At Ballarat Grammar

Location: Ballarat Grammar Boarding, Wendouree

Roster: Monday to Friday | 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Gather by Cater Care is seeking a skilled Chef to join our team at Ballarat Grammar Boarding. You'll prepare and present quality meals for functions, formal dinners and special events, bringing your culinary expertise and baking skills to a welcoming education environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can showcase your skills, work alongside a supportive team and enjoy a consistent weekday roster, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Hospitality Industry Award rates plus casual loading
• Monday - Friday roster with afternoons free
• Training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts across 650+ retailers
• Uniform provided and confidential EAP support

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals for functions, formal dinners and special events
• Execute baking and bulk food preparation to meet service requirements
• Support efficient kitchen operations and ensure timely meal delivery
• Deliver professional, customer-focused service to guests
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

Desired Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Proven baking skills are essential
• Demonstrated experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Experience in high-volume catering, ideally within an education or boarding school environment
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to upholding food quality, safety and presentation standards

Please Note

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check and undertake a National Criminal History 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: 6005