Head Chef - Peppermint Grove

Lead Our Kitchen Team at a Prestigious Education Site 

Salary: $90,000 + Super
Roster: Monday to Friday | 10:30am - 7:00pm (School Terms)

Bring your leadership and culinary expertise to a role where your work makes a difference every day.

Cater Care is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of Western Australia's prestigious schools. You'll oversee a dedicated team delivering fresh, nutritious meals to boarding house students while supporting a variety of school functions throughout the year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking for a stable leadership role that offers work-life balance with a school-term roster.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday, school-term roster with excellent work-life balance
• On-site parking, convenient public transport access and uniform provided
• Training, career development, employee discounts at 650+ retailers and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Join a supportive, values-driven, 100% Australian-owned organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of chefs, kitchen hands, and catering assistants
• Create exciting menus for daily meals, events, and special functions
• Cook and deliver fresh, delicious meals that fuel students and staff
• Manage stock, ordering, and food cost control
• Oversee service during the dinner shift, working alongside another chef to ensure everything runs smoothly until the end of service

About You

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Experience in a similar leadership role within a fast-paced commercial kitchen
• Previous experience in education catering (essential), with bulk catering and function experience
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team
• Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills with a collaborative approach

Please Note

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working With Children Check before commencing employment. 

About Cater Care

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

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Job Ref: 5485