FIFO Chef / Head Chef

Cater Care Group; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for FIFO operations in Australia. The role focuses on preparing and presenting nutritionally balanced meals to support demanding roles in mining, with opportunities to develop skills in menu management and large-scale production.

Responsibilities include adhering to dietary requirements, maintaining food safety standards, stock management, and keeping a clean, safe kitchen. Police clearance within 6 months is required and the role supports a safety-forward work

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months).
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safe food handling and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation across meals and functions.
• Adherence to dietary requirements and special requests.
• Ensure compliance with 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.
• Provide fast, friendly service and assist broader team as required.
• Demonstrate a strong safety culture aligned with Cater Care commitments.

Skills

Food prep

Presentation

Food safety

Stock control

Customer service

Safety culture

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Being a Chef in the FIFO industry is different to the normal hospitality lane. (Great news if you’re looking for a fresh start.) 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 started you will need

• 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
• First rate safety focused attitude
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (high volume bulk cookery experience is highly regarded but is not essential).
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)

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
• Get a start with real people at Cater Care

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. To learn more about Cater Care and the job opportunities available across Australia, visit the Cater Care website to view the company Values, learn about The Cater Care Way and a range of employee benefits.

Employee Benefits Program includes:

• Discounted Car Hire
• Discount Gift Cards
• JB Hi-Fi Corporate Discounts

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