Dido Chef

Introduction:

Full Time position with an Australian-owned company
Get a start with a team of 'real people' who value work/life balance
Be rewarded for your passion and experience.
Here's 3 things to know about Cater Care:

Cater Care Australia has been established for over twenty-two years. It is one of Australia's leading providers of contract catering, accommodation and facility management services and is 100% Australian owned.
Has a client base and positions available throughout Australia.
Job opportunities are available in a range of industries: FIFO/DIDO, Healthcare – Nursing Homes, Retirement Villages, Private Schools, Universities and TAFE Colleges, Mining Villages, Industrial Canteens.

With a unique culture that is directly attributed to the people, Cater Care values workplace diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people are encouraged to apply. To learn more about Cater Care and the job opportunities available across Australia, visit the Cater Care website to view the company Values, learn about 'The Cater Care Way' and a range of employee benefits. Being a Chef in the service industry is different from the normal hospitality lane. It still requires a passion for creating great food, but the emphasis is on ensuring meals are nutritional balanced to support the energy requirements of demanding roles, such as mining. Getting a start in the industry opens doors to develop greater skills in menu management, large scale food production and more. As a Chef working for Cater Care, you're considered an essential service worker, so you have peace of mind about job security. You work 14 days on and have 7 days off (with meals, uniforms and accommodation included), giving you a real opportunity to save and get ahead and improve your work/life balance. What does a day in the life of a Chef at Cater Care look like?

Food preparation and presentation (breakfast, crib, dinner, dessert and functions)
Adherence to dietary requirements (allergies, special requests)
Ensure compliance to the Food safety program
Assist with stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
Maintain a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils
Adherence to legislated food hygiene and general safety practices
Fast, effective service provided with a smile
Assisting the broader team as required
Demonstrate a strong safety culture aligned with the Cater Care Safety Commitments
Description: To get a start you'll need:

Ability to work well independently, as well as with other team members
A commitment to genuine, friendly customer service
A motivated, enthusiastic and positive 'can-do' attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, sometimes for long periods.
Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
First rate safety focused attitude
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (high volume bulk cookery experience is highly regarded but is not essential).
To apply: If you are seeking a professional career and great working conditions, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Apply for this job" tab or via our website www.catercare.com.au. Note: Successful applicants will need to have a current police clearance and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment. Skills and Experiences: Job Role - Essential Criteria: Industry experience – minimum 2 years Trade qualifications (desirable) Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desirable) HACCP working knowledge OH&S working knowledge Experience working with budgets Demonstrated experience with key components of the role Staff supervisory experience Commitment to Cater Care's Quality and Safety Management system Behavioural Competencies: Communication skills Teamwork Strong customer service focus Reliability Flexibility – ability to adapt to busy/changing conditions Physical Demands of the Position: Position is evaluated to be of a Medium to Heavy physical demand level. Position is exposed to heat and humidity when working outdoors.
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