Job Description

Introduction:

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HEAD CHEF | BURGMANN COLLEGE

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Lead a high-volume kitchen across dining, functions and community events

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Consistent 40-hour roster | Monday, Thursday & Friday:

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9:00am–5:30pm | Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am–8:00pm

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Shape a four-week rotating menu and diverse dining experience

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Make your mark with Cater Care

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Are you an experienced chef looking for a role where you can lead from the front and genuinely own the kitchen?

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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.

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Description:

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What you'll lead

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- A four-week rotating menu designed for a diverse dining community.
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- Large-scale institutional catering.
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- College functions and formal dinners.
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- Weekly Monday community dinners.
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- Day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
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- Menu development, procurement and commercial performance.
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- Production forecasting, portion control and responsible resource management.
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- Food quality, presentation and service standards.
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- A team of sous chefs, commis chefs and kitchen hands.
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You'll lead, mentor, train and roster your team, while remaining hands‐on across preparation, bulk cooking, service and general kitchen operations when required.

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You'll also maintain strict compliance with ACT Food Safety Standards, HACCP protocols, WHS requirements and College hygiene policies.

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Skills and Experiences:

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What you'll bring

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- Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV or equivalent.
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- Food Safety Supervisor certification and RSA.
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- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering setting.
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- Experience in menu planning, bulk cooking and delivering consistent food quality at scale.
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- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, WHS and hygiene requirements.
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- Strong organisational and communication skills.
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- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced kitchen.
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- Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP), or willingness to obtain one.
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Why this opportunity?

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40-hour roster across five days:

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Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am–5:30am, Saturday and Sunday 11:30am–8:00am.

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Take responsibility for menu development, kitchen operations, procurement and commercial performance.

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- Relish Discounts across 650+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and everyday essentials.
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- Training, career development and progression opportunities.
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- Access Cater Care's resources, backing and career opportunities while retaining meaningful ownership of your kitchen.
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- Lead a high-volume kitchen in a vibrant education and community environment.
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About Cater Care

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Cater Care is a leading Australian‐owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services.

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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.

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We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

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Ready to take the reins?

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Bring your culinary leadership, commercial mindset and passion to Burgmann College and Cater Care.

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Job Ref# - 5746

📌 Head Chef - Acton (Canberra)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Canberra