Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: VIC: Parkville

Job Category: Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Executive,Food Safety,Food Safety Supervisor,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,School Dining & Catering,Trade Qualified - Chef

Shape the Future of Dining at Trinity College

Salary: Circa $100,000 per annum + superannuation

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Roster: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Location: Trinity College, University of Melbourne, Victoria

Commencement: Ahead of the January 2027 site opening An exceptional opportunity to shape a distinguished culinary operation from the ground up.

gather by Cater Care is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our new food service operation at Trinity College, one of Melbourne’s distinguished university college environments.

Combining culinary excellence, large-scale catering expertise and refined operational leadership, this is your opportunity to create an outstanding dining experience in a prestigious education setting. Ahead of the January 2027 opening, you will shape the culinary direction, build a high-performing team and establish the standards that define the operation from day one.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Lead the kitchen operation, setting exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency and service delivery
- Plan and execute high-volume catering, ensuring efficiency and quality at scale
- Develop refined, well-balanced menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and elevate the dining experience
- Recruit, lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, fostering accountability, collaboration and pride
- Oversee food costs, labour, procurement, stock control and waste to drive strong commercial outcomes
- Uphold rigorous food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

Desired Skills And Experience

What You Will Bring

- Proven experience leading professional kitchen operations as an Executive Chef, ideally within education, institutional catering or premium hospitality




- Demonstrated expertise in bulk catering, delivering exceptional food quality and presentation at scale
- Experience in a prestigious or high-profile setting, with an appreciation for the standards and expectations of discerning clientele
- A strong leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, develop talent and foster a culture of excellence
- Commercial acumen across food costing, labour management, procurement, inventory and operational planning
- Relevant culinary qualifications, sound food safety knowledge and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance

Why Join Cater Care?

- Shape Something Exceptional: Play a pivotal role in establishing a new culinary operation at Trinity College, helping set the standard ahead of its January 2027 opening
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday roster, working 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
- Career development: Access ongoing training and career development opportunities within an established Australian-owned organisation
- Exclusive Employee Benefits: Enjoy a uniform, discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
- A Culture That Cares: Be part of a values-driven organisation that champions Care, Pride and Community, celebrates diversity and invests in its people

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 and providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Ready to Lead Something Exceptional?

If you are an accomplished Executive Chef who combines culinary excellence with large-scale catering expertise and the ability to build a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of Cater Care’s upcoming Trinity College operation.

Job Ref: 6016

📌 Executive Chef - Parkville (Melbourne)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Melbourne