Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tallebudgera

Job Category: Sous Chef

Grow Your Culinary Career as a Sous Chef

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Tallebudgera, QLD

Roster: 40 hours per week, including occasional weekend shifts

Cater Care is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at one of our education sites in Tallebudgera. In this role, you will drive high-volume bulk cookery for up to 500 guests in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader who thrives in a structured, quality-focused setting and values a supportive, team-oriented culture.

If you are eager to advance your career with a leading national catering provider while enjoying the rewards of a positive workplace, this full-time role is for you.

Job Description

What We Offer

- Competitive Hospitality Award pay rates plus superannuation
- Supplied uniform along with continuous skill enhancement and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive staff savings across 650+ retail partners
- Confidential personal health and wellbeing resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and present quality meals across cafes, residential halls, and event catering functions
- Efficiently lead and support high-volume bulk cooking operations
- Partner with the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities




- Maintain strict adherence to safety standards and food hygiene regulations
- Provide prompt, high-standard service with a positive attitude
- Keep all kitchen areas clean, fully stocked, and well-organised

Desired Skills And Experience

- A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent certification)
- Prior experience in a Sous Chef or similar role, with education catering or event/function experience highly valued
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team as well as operate autonomously
- Strong communication skills, exceptional time management, and high attention to detail
- A robust commitment to consistently preparing high-quality food within a structured, fast-paced culinary environment

Please Note

Prior to commencement, all successful candidates must complete a Working with Children Check.

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Job Ref: 5791

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📌 Sous Chef - Tallebudgera (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 City of Gold Coast