At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-volume kitchen and create a rotating menu for a diverse community.
- Company: Join Cater Care, a leading Australian-owned catering provider with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a consistent 40-hour roster, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive environment that values diversity and community.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a dynamic kitchen while mentoring a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery and experience in high-volume catering required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Introduction
- HEAD CHEF | BURGMANN COLLEGE
- Lead a high-volume kitchen across dining, functions and community events
Consistent 40-hour roster | Monday, Thursday & Friday
- 9:00am–5:30pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am–8:00pm
- Shape a four-week rotating menu and diverse dining experience
- Make your mark with Cater Care
Are you an experienced chef looking for a role where you can lead from the front and genuinely own the kitchen?
At Burgmann College, you’ll have the opportunity to put your stamp on a high-volume operation serving a diverse education and community environment.
You’ll balance the creative side of menu development with the commercial realities of procurement, production and kitchen performance — while leading a team that looks to you for direction.
Description
- What you’ll lead
- A four-week rotating menu designed for a diverse dining community.
- Large-scale institutional catering.
- College functions and formal dinners.
- Weekly Monday community dinners.
- Day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
- Menu development, procurement and commercial performance.
- Production forecasting, portion control and responsible resource management.
- Food quality, presentation and service standards.
- A team of sous chefs, commis chefs and kitchen hands.
You’ll lead, mentor, train and roster your team, while remaining hands‑on across preparation, bulk cooking, service and general kitchen operations when required.
You’ll also maintain strict compliance with ACT Food Safety Standards, HACCP protocols, WHS requirements and College hygiene policies.
Skills and Experiences
- What you’ll bring
- Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV or equivalent.
- Food Safety Supervisor certification and RSA.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering environment.
- Experience in menu planning, bulk cooking and delivering consistent food quality at scale.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, WHS and hygiene requirements.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP), or willingness to obtain one.
Why this opportunity?
40-hour roster across five days
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am–5:30am, Saturday and Sunday 11:30am–8:00am.
Take responsibility for menu development, kitchen operations, procurement and commercial performance.
- Relish Discounts across 650+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and everyday essentials.
- Training, career development and progression opportunities.
- Access Cater Care’s resources, backing and career opportunities while retaining meaningful ownership of your kitchen.
- Lead a high-volume kitchen in a vibrant education and community environment.
- About Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading Australian‑owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services.
Our success is built on Care, Pride and Community.
We’re committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.
Ready to take the reins?
Bring your culinary leadership, commercial mindset and passion to Burgmann College and Cater Care.
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Head Chef in Canberra 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.
