Casual Chef

1 week ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cater Care Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

VIC: Ballarat

Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

The role:

Gather by Cater Care is seeking an enthusiastic Casual Chef to join our team at a prestigious college located in Ballarat. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality meals for a variety of functions and formal dinners, ensuring exceptional culinary standards and presentation.

The site offers on-site parking and is well-serviced by public transport.

Roster: Various days and hours

What we offer:

  • Uniform and training provided
  • Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
  • Great range of staff benefits including discounts for 450+ retailers nationwide for you and your family
  • Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
  • Structured leadership development plan for those wishing to progress their career to the next stage.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing & presenting food for our students
  • Support bulk cooking operations
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Maintaining a clean working environment
  • Adherence to food & general safety practices
  • Fast, effective service - provided with a positive attitude

Your background:

  • Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Ability to work independently and as part of the team
  • Exceptional presentation, communication, time management & attention to detail

Who we are:

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

The next step:

Please click "Apply for this job". If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please note:

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.

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