Head Chef | Lead High-Volume College Kitchen & Menu Creator

Cater Care Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Burgmann College partners with Cater Care to deliver a high-volume catering operation. You will lead from the front, shape menus, manage procurement and kitchen performance, and guide a team of chefs and kitchen hands across college dining, functions and community events.

You will balance creativity with commercial realities, ensuring quality, safety and compliance while driving consistent service for students and staff in a dynamic education environment.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery required.
• Certificate IV or equivalent or higher.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification and RSA required.
• Proven experience in head chef roles in high-volume catering.
• Strong HACCP, WHS and hygiene knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• WWVP clearance or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead a four-week rotating menu designed for a diverse dining community.
• Oversee large-scale institutional catering, college functions and events.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
• Procurement, production forecasting and budgeting responsibilities.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and service standards.
• Roster and mentor sous chefs, chefs and kitchen hands.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume catering

Menu planning

Procurement

Team management

HACCP

WHS compliance

Communication

Education

Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

Food Safety Supervisor certification

RSA

Job description

Burgmann College partners with Cater Care to deliver a high-volume catering operation. You will lead from the front, shape menus, manage procurement and kitchen performance, and guide a team of chefs and kitchen hands across college dining, functions and community events.

You will balance creativity with commercial realities, ensuring quality, safety and compliance while driving consistent service for students and staff in a dynamic education environment.