Lead Chef - Fresh, Seasonal Menus for School Kitchen

Catering; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Team and company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at an independent school location in Ipswich. You will direct the team, create seasonal menus from fresh ingredients, and oversee service across multiple meals throughout the day.

The role requires strong leadership, passion for high-quality food, and a commitment to staff development in a fast-paced, 52-week operation with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Experience in fresh-food, high-volume catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team across all service periods.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality, fresh dishes.
• Ensure meals meet brand standards, hygiene and safety requirements.
• Deliver excellent service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support training and development of the kitchen team.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

High-volume catering

Job description

Catering is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at an independent school location in Ipswich. You will direct the team, create seasonal menus from fresh ingredients, and oversee service across multiple meals throughout the day.

The role requires strong leadership, passion for high-quality food, and a commitment to staff development in a fast-paced, 52-week operation with on-site parking.