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Head Chef - Acton

Australian Capital Territory💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead a high-volume kitchen operation serving a diverse education and community environment, managing menu development, procurement, and daily service.

Role type

Head Chef (Institutional Catering)

Builds

Rotating menus, large-scale institutional catering, college functions, and community dinners.

Domain

Education & Community Services / Contract Catering

Required skills

Commercial Cookery Trade Qualification, HACCP knowledge, Food Safety Standards compliance, WHS compliance, Menu planning, Bulk cooking, Team leadership, Resource management

Preferred skills

Experience in high-volume catering, RSA certification, WWVP check

Technologies

Cater Care platform

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor kitchen staff (sous chefs, commis, hands), develop four-week rotating menus, manage procurement and production forecasting, ensure food quality and service standards, maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene policies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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