Chef Manager - Dido /Fifo

Cater Care

Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider which is 100% Australian owned and operated, a fact that positively sets us apart from many of our competitors. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia. Cater Care is committed to being Australia’s leading food service provider by achieving continual improvement through innovative services within our market sectors; education, business and industry, aged and residential care, defence and remote services.

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.

Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

Why work for us: 

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us.

• Corporate discounts for travel, health, car hire and retail
• Real opportunities to grow and develop
• Attractive rosters - meaning more quality time with family and friends
• Competitive Remuneration

All About Your Role

Cater Care Services seeks to appoint a culinary professional with leadership experience to the role of Chef / Manager at our mining village operation in East Australia

• Dual role with responsibilities in food preparation and presentation (breakfast, crib, dinner and functions) 1 week and site relief management 1 week
• Management of site & all contract scoped accommodation and catering services 
• Impeccable client relationship development / management
• Demonstrable team management, development & leadership
• Financial performance and P&L responsibility with a focus on labor and food costs

All about you:

• Certificate III (or similar) in Commercial Cookery
• Food Safety Certification (mandatory)
• Exposure to accommodation management packages (RMS, SAMS, VAMS)
• Experience in total kitchen operations and site management in a remote mining village (or similar) environment
• Ability to work in varying degrees of heat, cold, humidity & inclement weather
• A manual drivers’ license (preferred) and forklift license (desirable) 
• Impeccable, genuine, friendly & professional customer service
• A motivated, constructive and professional ‘can-do’ attitude
• Resourcefulness, resilience and enthusiasm
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging & time-sensitive environment
• Pride in personal appearance & hygiene