Job Description

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

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Location: NSW: Northern Sydney

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Job Category: Care Services,Chef Manager,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Food Safety Supervisor,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen,Leadership Role,Manager,School Dining & Catering,Site Management

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Lead the kitchen. Bring people together. Make a difference every day.

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Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College | North Sydney, NSW

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Chef Manager

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Permanent | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm

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$90,000 + super | 40 hours per week

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We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager to take the lead in the kitchen at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney.

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This is a role where your skills go beyond the plate. You'll be responsible for delivering fresh, quality food every day while helping create a welcoming, well‐run kitchen environment for students, staff and your team. As this is an educational environment, you can enjoy something that's increasingly hard to find in hospitality — a Monday to Friday roster, daytime hours and your evenings and weekends back.

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Job Description

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What you'll be responsible for

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- Leading and managing kitchen operations with confidence and care
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- Preparing fresh, nutritious and high‐quality food
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- Delivering bulk cooking for a busy education environment
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- Working hands‐on across all areas of the kitchen
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- Providing friendly, professional customer service
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- Maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and presentation
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- Working independently and using your initiative to keep service running smoothly
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- Supporting a positive, respectful and inclusive kitchen culture
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Desired Skills And Experience

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What we're looking for

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We're interested in great chefs and great people — whether you're an experienced Chef Manager ready for your next challenge,



or a senior chef looking to take the next step into leadership.

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You'll Bring

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- A recognised Trade Certification
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- Food Safety Supervisor certification
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- RSA
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- Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally including high‐volume or bulk cooking
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- Strong food preparation and kitchen management skills
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- The ability to work independently and make decisions confidently
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- A genuine commitment to quality, safety and customer service
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- Great communication skills and a team‐first attitude
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A Working With Children Check and Flu Vaccination are required for this position.

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A role that works for life

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We know great hospitality professionals come from all walks of life and at different stages of their careers. Whether you're looking for career progression, greater work‐life balance, a fresh challenge, or simply a kitchen where your experience is valued, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Monday to Friday. Daytime hours. No late‐night finishes. No weekend roster. Just great food, a great environment and the prospect to make an impact in a vibrant education community.

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Why Cater Care?

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

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Our culture is built around three simple values: Care, Pride and Community.

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We believe great workplaces are created by outstanding people — and everyone should have the opportunity to belong, contribute and grow.

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We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds, and welcome people of all ages, identities, cultures and experiences.

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Ready for your next chapter?

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If you're a chef who takes pride in what you do, enjoys working with people and wants a role where your evenings and weekends are your own, we'd love to hear from you.

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Job Ref# - 5832

📌 Chef Manager - North Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 New South Wales