Head Chef - Cater Care

Cater Care; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian catering provider is seeking a Head Chef for its new mining village operation in South Australia. The role involves food preparation and presentation, ensuring dietary requirements are met, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in kitchen operations, possess a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, and demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service. This position offers competitive remuneration and a 14/7 FIFO roster from Adelaide.

Benefits

Corporate discounts for travel, health, and retail

Opportunities for growth and development

Attractive rosters for better work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of experience in kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Pride in personal appearance and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation for various meals.
• Adhere to dietary requirements and food hygiene practices.
• Maintain kitchen, equipment, and utensils cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Food preparation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Cater Care

Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider which is 100% Australian owned and operated, a fact that positively sets us apart from many of our competitors. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia. Cater Care is committed to being Australia’s leading food service provider by achieving continual improvement through innovative services within our market sectors; education, business and industry, aged and residential care, defence and remote services.

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.

Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

Why work for us

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us.

• Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire and retail
• Real opportunities to grow and develop
• Attractive rosters - meaning more quality time with family and friends
• Competitive Remuneration

All about your role

Cater Care Services seeks to appoint a culinary professional with leadership experience to the role of Head Chef at our new contract mining village operation in SA. This is a role based on 14 / 7 roster, FIFO from Adelaide.

• Food preparation and presentation (breakfast, crib, dinner and functions)
• Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
• 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

All about you

• Certificate III Commercial Cookery
• Food Safety Certification
• Min 3 years post-qualification experience in executing all aspects of kitchen operations and food preparation and service, preferably in a remote environment
• A manual drivers’ license (preferred) and forklift license (desirable)
• Ability willingness to work well alone, and as part of a team
• A commitment to genuine, friendly & professional customer service
• A motivated, enthusiastic and positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Resourcefulness, resilience and creative thinking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging & time-sensitive environment
• Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
• Successful Candidates will be contacted