Second Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen (Mon-Fri)

Cater Care; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Career development within a national

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, high-volume catering at Alphington, Victoria. This permanent full-time role offers Monday to Friday shifts, with a focus on hands-on kitchen leadership and staff support.

You will oversee daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and ensure consistent quality and presentation while coordinating with Front of House.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred or willing to obtain upon commencement.
• Experience as a Chef or Second Chef in a similar environment.
• Strong organisation, multitasking and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to support team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing kitchen operations, staff supervision, training, and rosters.
• Performing all aspects of kitchen work, including bulk cooking and tray service.
• Preparing high-volume meals to specification with consistent quality and presentation.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, WHS, and cleanliness standards.
• Acting as a liaison between Front of House and kitchen teams.

Skills

Strong organisation

Multitasking

Time-management

Confident communicator

Team coordination

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, high-volume catering at Alphington, Victoria. This permanent full-time role offers Monday to Friday shifts, with a focus on hands-on kitchen leadership and staff support.

You will oversee daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and ensure consistent quality and presentation while coordinating with Front of House.