Head Chef

7 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Cater Care Full time

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NSW: Newcastle

Job Category: Bar & Beverage,Cook,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

Job Description
Command the Kitchen at the Gateway to the World.
Position
: Head Chef

Job Type
: Full-Time Permanent

Pay
: Salary is based on alignment to the job criteria

Location
: Newcastle Airport

What's In It For You

  • Manage a flagship kitchen operation in one of the region's busiest travel hubs.
  • Lead the culinary development and execution of multi outlet retail business
  • Leverage our established systems, procurement networks, and national operational support.
  • Staff benefits include parking, uniforms, staff discounts on food and beverage purchases and access to our Relish App that provides discounts to over 150 businesses.
  • Career progression opportunities exist within the business across multiple sectors.

What You'll Do

  • Create high-quality dishes and menu content that is exciting and specific to the local region and environment
  • Lead and manage a team of Food and Beverage staff to develop their skill base.
  • Ensure speed of service and food quality remain high during both low and peak flight periods.
  • Monitor and manage COGS, wastage, and labor to hit financial targets.
  • Uphold strict HACCP food safety legislation in line with the Cater Care Food Safety Manual and standards and airport security regulations.
  • Lead the kitchen workflow and ensure your team adheres to standard operating procedures.

About You
Desired Skills and Experience

  • A trade-qualified Chef (Cert III/IV) who holds a valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
  • Capable of handling volume with ease; experience in retail MTO and bulk cooking.
  • Discuss and develop Function menu's with key airport and local business stake holders
  • Be a natural leader who knows how to build a positive culture and get the best out of the brigade.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable private transport.
  • Eligible to pass a strict security background check to obtain an ASIC pass

Why Catercare
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Airport Retail and Hospital Retail Cafes, Franchise Brands, Aged Care, Education, Retirement and Remote Services.

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

How To Apply
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