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: 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 environment.
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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 rapid-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:
Monday, Thursday and Friday
9:00am-5:30pm
, Saturday and Sunday
11:30am-8:00pm
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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 for great food to Burgmann College and Cater Care.
Apply now.
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