DIDO Chef

Cater Care Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for FIFO operations in South West Australia. The role focuses on balanced, nutritious meals for demanding roles, with opportunities to develop menu management and large-scale food production skills.

Key responsibilities include food prep and presentation, dietary adherence, and compliance with Food Safety Programs, while maintaining safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Independent work and team collaboration
• Customer service skills for a remote work environment
• Positive, can-do attitude and reliability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting
• Strong personal hygiene and presentation

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation (breakfast, crib, dinner, dessert and functions)
• Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
• Ensure compliance with our 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

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Positive attitude

Fast-paced

Personal hygiene

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

• 8 Days on/6 Days off, 5 Days on/2 Days off,2 Weeks on/1 Week off
• Located in South West Australia

Being a Chef in the FIFO industry is different to the normal hospitality lane. It still requires a passion for creating great food, but the emphasis is on ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced to support the energy requirements of demanding roles, such as mining. Getting a start in the industry opens doors to develop greater skills in menu management, large scale food production and more.

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 with our 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

Desired Skills and Experience

To get a start you’ll need:

• The 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

Requirements:

• Certificate III Commercial Cookery
• Police clearance (within 6 months)
• Chefexperience

Here are 3 things to know about Cater Care:

• Cater Care Australia has been established for over twenty-two years.
• It is one of Australia’s leading providers of contract catering, accommodation and facility management services and is 100% Australian owned
• Has a client base and positions available throughout Australia
  

With a unique culture that is directly attributed to our people. Cater Care values workplace diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people are encouraged to apply.

Note: Successful applicants will need to have or be willing to obtain a police clearance and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.