Head Chef - FIFO

Cater Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 14/7 roster

Salary 110k+

Corporate discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Melbourne site. You will drive culinary excellence, manage the kitchen team, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety, quality, and strong leadership. Experience in remote or bulk catering and a trade-qualified chef are highly regarded, with compelling remuneration and a FIFO roster offering work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in remote, bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food services.
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Managing stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.

Skills

Trade qualified chef

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC: Melbourne

Job Category: Site Management,Trade Qualified - Chef

Be part of our continuing growth! Cater Care’s Operations team is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our contract site in NSW. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to delivering high-quality, comforting meals, we want you on our team.

About Cater Care

Cater Care is a 100% Australian-owned and operated catering and facilities services provider—a fact that positively sets us apart from our competitors. Since 1999, we have enjoyed substantial growth and built a highly respected reputation across Australia.

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. We value workplace diversity and recognize that we are strengthened by it.

Job Description

The Role

As our Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind our site's culinary operations. You will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food services.
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Managing stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.

About You

• Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in remote, bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Why Work For Us?

We Have a Unique Culture That Can Only Be Attributed To The People Who Work For Us. We Offer Excellent Perks Designed To Reward Your Hard Work

• Life and Work Balance: Enjoy an attractive FIFO 14/7 roster, meaning more quality time with family and friends.
• Competitive Remuneration: $110,000 and above annual salary.
• Exclusive Perks: Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire, and retail.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow and develop within a leading national company.

Cater Care encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.