School Kitchen Chef - Daytime Role with Growth & Perks

Cater Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish benefits

Competitive casual rates

Modern kitchen workspace

Uniforms provided

Career development programs

Job summary

Cater Care in NSW (Parramatta & Western Suburbs Sydney) is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to prepare the first meals of the day for students and staff within a welcoming team.

The role requires a Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, plus WWCC. You will cook, manage bulk prep and plating, oversee allergen safety, maintain hygiene, and collaborate across shifts to deliver high-quality meals in a modern kitchen.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in commercial cookery required.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate essential.
• WWCC or willingness to obtain promptly.
• High personal hygiene and professional kitchen etiquette.
• Commitment to community-centred culinary work.

Responsibilities

• Cook delicious, healthy, and high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Manage all culinary tasks from bulk food prep to plating.
• Oversee allergen safety and dietary requirements.
• Maintain an immaculate work area in line with hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth shift operations.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Hygiene standards

Attention to detail

Education

Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

WWCC (Working With Children Check)

Job description

Cater Care in NSW (Parramatta & Western Suburbs Sydney) is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to prepare the first meals of the day for students and staff within a welcoming team.

The role requires a Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, plus WWCC. You will cook, manage bulk prep and plating, oversee allergen safety, maintain hygiene, and collaborate across shifts to deliver high-quality meals in a modern kitchen.