At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and assemble delicious platters while supporting our Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Company: Join a compassionate catering company serving families during important occasions.
- Benefits: Casual hours, supportive team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for growth in a well-organised kitchen.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality food in a professional setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering or production kitchens and a passion for food presentation.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 $ per year.
Casual Chef – Production Kitchen & Catering
Location
Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane
Employment Type
Casual (30+ hours per week)
Location
Upper Mount Gravatt, Brisbane
Employment Type
Casual (30+ hours per week)
About Us
We are a national funeral catering company providing professional catering services across five cemeteries and 12 funeral home venues throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality food and reliable, compassionate service to families during important occasions.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, organised and hands‑on Casual Chef to support our Head Chef in our Upper Mount Gravatt production kitchen.
This is a varied role involving food preparation, platter assembly, packaging, dispatch and occasional delivery and on‑site catering support.
You’ll be working in a fast‑paced production environment where attention to detail, presentation and meeting daily deadlines are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble sandwich platters, fruit platters, cakes, slices and hot savoury items.
- Assist with daily food production, portioning, packaging and presentation.
- Follow daily production schedules, catering orders and run sheets.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
- Assist with packing, checking and dispatching catering orders to multiple venues.
- Deliver catering orders to funeral homes and cemetery locations as required.
- Support front of house teams with heating, preparation and presentation of function food.
- Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure catering orders are completed accurately and on time.
About You
We’re looking for someone who
- Has previous experience as a chef or cook, ideally in catering, production kitchens or high-volume food preparation.
- Is confident preparing fresh platters, sandwiches and hot savoury food.
- Has excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Works efficiently and independently while supporting a small team.
- Takes pride in food quality, presentation and consistency.
- Is flexible, reliable and willing to assist with deliveries and on‑site catering.
- Holds a current driver's licence.
- Understands food safety and safe food‑handling practices.
What We Offer
- Casual employment with varied responsibilities.
- A supportive team and established catering operation.
- A well‑organised production kitchen based in Upper Mount Gravatt.
- The opportunity to contribute to a professional and meaningful catering service.
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Catering Chef/Cook in Brisbane employer: Celeste Catering
As a family-owned national hospitality and funeral catering group, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and professional work environment across multiple locations in Queensland. Our team members enjoy flexible shifts primarily during weekdays, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work in a variety of settings, all while delivering exceptional service to our valued clients. Join us to be part of a warm, dedicated team that values your contributions and offers immediate start positions.
