Weekend Demi Chef Lead | Wellness Kitchen

Cater Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Uniform provided

Career development

Relish discounts

EAP

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Demi Chef for the Alphington kitchen, delivering contemporary bulk cooking with a focus on nutrition and presentation. This role offers weekend-only shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am–7:00 pm) with premium weekend penalty rates and steady 16-hour weekly hours in a supportive team environment.

You’ll guide a small kitchen team, maintain strict food safety standards, and contribute to a positive work culture while providing professional service to clients.

Qualifications

• Commercial Cookery Trade Certification (Certificate III or equivalent)
• Experience or willingness to learn and bring modern cooking techniques
• Natural leadership to guide assistants and maintain high kitchen standards
• Calm and adaptable under pressure with strong time management and communication
• Willingness to complete required compliance checks, including a National Police Check and annual Flu Vaccination

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh, contemporary bulk cooking and meal preparation balancing taste and nutrition
• Maintain high standard of care and adhere to food safety and hygiene protocols
• Support daily kitchen workflow from food prep to dishwashing
• Guide catering assistants to ensure efficient kitchen delivery
• Provide warm, professional customer service when required
• Work under supervision and autonomously during peak service times

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Demi Chef for the Alphington kitchen, delivering contemporary bulk cooking with a focus on nutrition and presentation. This role offers weekend-only shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am–7:00 pm) with premium weekend penalty rates and steady 16-hour weekly hours in a supportive team environment.

You’ll guide a small kitchen team, maintain strict food safety standards, and contribute to a positive work culture while providing professional service to clients.