Head Chef - FIFO

Cater Care · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 2d ago

Head Chef - FIFO

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead and manage kitchen operations at a remote site.
  • Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
  • Oversee stock control and compliance with food safety standards.

Be part of our continuing growth! Cater Care’s Operations team is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our contract site in NSW. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to delivering high-quality, comforting meals, we want you on our team.

About Cater Care

Cater Care is a 100% Australian-owned and operated catering and facilities services provider—a fact that positively sets us apart from our competitors. Since 1999, we have enjoyed substantial growth and built a highly respected reputation across Australia.

At Cater Care, we create a "home away from home" for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home, it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. We value workplace diversity and recognize that we are strengthened by it.

The Role

As our Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind our site's culinary operations. You will be responsible for:

  • Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food services.

  • Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality.

  • Managing stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets.

  • Ensuring strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards.

  • Fostering a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.

About You

  • Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.

  • Experience in remote, bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team.

  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

  • A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Why Work For Us?

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people who work for us. We offer excellent perks designed to reward your hard work:

  • Life and Work Balance: Enjoy an attractive FIFO 14/7 roster, meaning more quality time with family and friends.

  • Competitive Remuneration: $110,000 and above annual salary.

  • Exclusive Perks: Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire, and retail.

  • Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow and develop within a leading national company.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career with a company that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application via our careers portal, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Gozde Trail at gozde.trail@catercare.com.au.

Cater Care encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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Skills

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Budget managementCulinary skillsFood safetyHygiene standardsLeadershipOh&s standardsOrganisation skillsRemote/catering experienceSafety and quality commitmentStock controlTeam managementTime management

Perks & benefits

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Flexible hours/timeFlexible working hoursRetail store discountsSchool holidays off

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