Job Description

Join Our Kitchen Team as a Chef

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Location: Ipswich, QLD
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- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
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- Includes one weekend shift, earned back as Time in Lieu (TIL)
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- School holiday periods off
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Gather by Cater Care is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our culinary team at an educational facility in Ipswich.

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In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team to craft high-quality meals for students at a reputable school. You will play a key role in preparing and showcasing exceptional dishes for formal dinners and special events, ensuring every plate is beautifully presented and full of flavour.

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If you flourish in a fast-paced kitchen, excel at staying organised and reliable, and bring a positive, team-oriented mindset, we would love to hear from you.

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14/09/2026

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15/10/2026

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Permanent - Full Time

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Ipswich

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Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,School Dining & Catering,Trade Qualified - Chef

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Join Our Kitchen Team as a Chef

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Location: Ipswich, QLD
n Job Type: Full-Time
n Roster Details:

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- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
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- Includes one weekend shift, earned back as Time in Lieu (TIL)
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- School holiday periods off
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Gather by Cater Care is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our culinary team at an educational facility in Ipswich.

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In this role, you will work alongside a passionate team to craft high-quality meals for students at a reputable school. You will play a key role in preparing and showcasing exceptional dishes for formal dinners and special events, ensuring every plate is beautifully presented and full of flavour.

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If you flourish in a fast-paced kitchen, excel at staying organised and reliable, and bring a positive, team-oriented mindset, we would love to hear from you.

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Job Description

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Perks & Benefits

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- Competitive pay based on Hospitality Award rates, plus Superannuation
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- Professional development and training programs to enhance your culinary expertise
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- Exclusive employee perks with discounts across more than 650+ nationwide retailers
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- Full uniform supplied
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- Access to confidential health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program (Acacia Connection)
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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff
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- Support high-volume and bulk meal production
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- Deliver professional and friendly customer service
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- Maintain a clean, organised, and productive kitchen setting
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- Adhere to food safety and workplace health and safety standards
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- Provide efficient service with a positive, proactive approach
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Desired Skills and Experience

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About You

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- A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent certification)
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- Proven background in a chef role, with preference given to education sector experience
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- Demonstrated expertise in high-volume meal preparation and bulk catering
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- Exceptional communication, presentation, and time-management capabilities alongside high attention to detail
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- Proven capacity to perform effectively both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
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Please Note

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

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About Us

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

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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.

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Job Ref: 5793

📌 Chef - Ipswich
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Ipswich