Catering Industries Pty Ltd is a leading provider of contracted hospitality services (catering, cleaning and laundry) to Australia's health and aged care, education, government, corporate and resources sector.
We currently employ over 1,800 personnel across various operations in our active market
About the RoleReady to bring your culinary skills to a vibrant, community-focused environment?
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Chef to join a prestigious private girls' boarding school near the heart of Hobart, Tasmania.
This is more than just a cooking role—you'll be creating fresh, nutritious meals that fuel students' wellbeing, while also contributing to an exciting mix of college events and café operations.
With around 40 boarders and staff, you'll play an important part in shaping their daily experience.
Please note: This role operates during school terms only, offering a great opportunity for work-life balance during holiday periods.
Reporting to the Chef Manager, you'll take pride in delivering quality food, maintaining excellent food safety standards, and supporting a dynamic kitchen operation.
✨ What Makes This Role Special
Be part of a close-knit school community where your work truly matters
Enjoy a term-time only schedule
Gain experience across two student cafés/canteens
Get involved in diverse college events—from casual lunches to cocktail functions and formal dinners
Work in a supportive, professional kitchen environment
Competitive pay: $35/hr + casual loading ($*****/hr Mon–Fri for casual role)
Working Hours
25 hours per week across Sunday to Thursday
Enjoy school-term-only working arrangements
Strong potential for a permanent prospect in **** based on business needs and performance.
Additional occasional evening or weekend shifts for special events and functions
What You'll Bring
A genuine passion for creating nutritious, high-quality meals
Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene,



and WHS practices
A team-focused mindset with a positive, can-do attitude
✅ RequirementA current Working with Vulnerable People Check (Service Tasmania), or willingness to obtain one
Step into a role where no two days are the same—and where your cooking helps create memorable experiences every day.
Apply now and be part of something inspiring!
Skills and experience
3+ years' experience in a similar role
Cert III in commercial cookery desirable
Reliable and punctual
Collaborative and team player
Ability to multi-task and perform work within deadlines.
Experienced in ordering, delivery and handling/control of stock.
Empathy and respect towards staff and clients.
High level of QA, WH&S;, HACCP and Food Safety knowledge.
Key responsibilities
Ability to produce high quality meals in line with food service/HACCP guidelines, Quality Assurance procedures including low and high care residents.
Assisting in menu design, changes and implementation.
Assist with putting away of deliveries & general kitchen clean up duties.
Good all-rounder in kitchen i.e. scones, cakes, desserts, soups.
Responsible for preparation of special diets.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task.
Function within a busy kitchen whilst working harmoniously with the team.
Benefits and perks
The successful applicant will be offered a competitive hourly rate plus penalty loadings as per Hospitality Award.
You will also receive comprehensive training to perform your role in a satisfactory manner.
Our new Staff Benefits program where you will have access to over 100+ retail discounts!
Why work with Catering Industries?
We are a family owned and operated business where our people are our backbone and it's their passion and dedication that has attributed to our substantial organic growth over the past 45 years.
We emphasize a culture of service excellence, where our core values of CARE, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY & TRUST are expected of all employees.

📌 Chef - Private Boarding School (Hobart)
🏢 Catering Industries
📍 Hobart