Introduction:
Bring Your Culinary Excellence to Trinity College

Location: Parkville, VIC
Employment Type: Part-Time
Rosters: Monday to Friday

Dinner Chef: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm | 40 hours per week
Special Diets Chef: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm | 38 hours per week

gather by Cater Care is seeking talented, trade-qualified Dinner and Special Diets Chefs to join our team at Trinity College, where exceptional food, thoughtful service and high culinary standards are central to the dining experience.

This is an prospect to bring your skills to a premium dining environment where quality, consistency and attention to detail are paramount. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll help deliver thoughtfully prepared meals and an exceptional dining experience for the college community.

Whether your strength lies in delivering quality evening service or preparing meals for specialised dietary needs, you'll take pride in your craft and contribute to a kitchen where excellence is the standard.

Please note, this position is scheduled to commence in January 2027.

Description:
What You'll Be Doing

- Prepare high-quality meals with a strong focus on flavour, presentation and consistency
- Deliver efficient food preparation and bulk cooking to meet daily service requirements
- Dinner Chef: Coordinate and deliver quality evening meals in a busy, professional kitchen
- Special Diets Chef: Prepare meals in accordance with specified dietary requirements and established food safety procedures
- Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene, food safety and workplace standards
- Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless service and consistently high standards

Skills and Experiences:
What We're Looking For





Trade-qualified Chef with experience in a professional kitchen
Experience in premium catering, fine dining, residential colleges or specialised dietary food service will be highly regarded
Strong culinary skills, including food preparation, bulk cooking and preparing meals for special dietary requirements
A thorough understanding of food allergens, cross-contamination and safe food handling for special diets
A collaborative, organised approach with a keen eye for food quality, presentation and consistency, even under pressure
Ability to obtain the required National Police Check and Working With Children Check

Why Join Cater Care?

A prestigious setting - Work within the distinguished Trinity College community
Weekday roster - Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule
Professional development - Access ongoing training and career development opportunities
Added benefits - Uniform provided and employee discounts across 650+ retailers
Wellbeing support - Access confidential assistance through our Employee Assistance Program

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.

Next Steps

If you're passionate about exceptional food, take pride in the details and want to contribute to a high-standard catering operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to bring your culinary expertise to Trinity College with Cater Care.

Job Ref: 6025

📌 Dinner & Special Diets Chef - Parkville
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