At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare fresh, nutritious meals and create a positive dining experience for students.
- Company: Join Cater Care, a leading Australian-owned catering provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, uniform provided, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a work-life balance with evenings free and access to employee discounts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student wellbeing through quality food in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in cookery and experience in a professional kitchen.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: VIC: Ballarat
Job Category: Commercial Kitchen, Customer Service, Food Safety, Food Service, Indigenous Participation, School Dining & Catering, Trade Qualified - Chef
Bring Quality Food To A Community That Matters
Ballarat, VIC | Part-Time | 16 Hours Per Week
Roster: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
At Gather by Cater Care, great food brings people together. In an education setting, it plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing, creating a welcoming environment and making everyday moments more enjoyable. We’re seeking a qualified Weekend Chef to join our team at Ballarat Grammar Boarding. This is an opportunity to bring your culinary skills to a respected school community, preparing quality meals and delivering a positive dining experience for boarding students. If you take pride in your cooking, enjoy working independently and value consistency, quality and service, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive Hospitality Award rates plus superannuation
- Monday-to-Friday roster, with evenings free for work-life balance
- Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to employee discounts across 650+ retailers
- Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh, nutritious and well-presented meals to a consistently high standard.
- Coordinate food preparation, bulk cooking and daily kitchen operations
- Provide friendly, attentive service to create a positive dining experience for students
- Work independently and manage kitchen priorities efficiently
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Support a welcoming boarding environment through reliable service and quality meals
About You
- A recognised trade qualification in cookery
- Experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in education, boarding or institutional catering
- Confidence with food preparation, bulk cooking and kitchen operations
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
- A commitment to food quality, presentation, hygiene and customer service
- Willingness to meet pre-employment requirements, including a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
About Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider, delivering food services across education, aged care, retirement, retail and remote sectors. Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we’re committed to creating positive experiences, supporting our people and providing opportunities to grow. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations peoples.
Ready to Join Us?
Bring your culinary skills to Ballarat Grammar and help create quality dining experiences for boarding students.
Weekend Chef – Ballarat employer: Cater Care
Cater Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a School Dining Lead Chef, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a school-term roster that promotes work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives through nutritious meal preparation in a prestigious Western Australian school.
