Head Chef
- Lead a team of up to five in a supportive kitchen environment.
- Design menus and ensure high-quality food service delivery.
- Manage procurement, stock control, and food safety standards.
Head Chef
80k + 12% Super (Pro Rota)
Accommodation support provided!
- Monday to Friday roster offering work–life balance
- Moss Vale location in a wonderful Southern Highlands setting
- Exciting leadership opportunity within a supportive and dynamic environment
Nestled on 169 acres in the Southern Highlands of NSW, the school provides a holistic education grounded in care, curriculum and communication. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a seamless food service and create high‑quality meals for students, while running the kitchen efficiently. You will lead a team of up to five in a supportive and welcoming environment, ensuring consistency, quality and a positive experience for all.
Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.
THE POSITION
- Responsible for direction, coaching and hands‑on support to drive a strong onsite team.
- Lead menu design, food preparation and high‑quality service delivery across all offerings.
- Plan, supervise and monitor production for functions and daily in‑house catering.
- Build strong relationships while maintaining excellence in food safety, allergen control and OHS.
- Oversee procurement, stock management, cost control and minimise food wastage.
THE PERSON
- Available to commit to the full contract period - July- December 2026
- Qualified chef with minimum Cert III in Commercial Cookery
- Creative culinary leader, strong presentation skills, and a passion for seasonal, local produce
- Engaging communicator able to build positive relationships with staff, clients and students
- Experienced team mentor with a track record in training, developing and guiding teams and delivering corporate‑style functions
- Adaptable and energetic professional who can multitask, forward‑plan, remain focused in changing environments
- Hold (or obtain) a Working with Children Check
THE BENEFITS
- Career Growth – Unlock your potential with our career pathway and my learning programmes within Compass Group.
- Paid parental leave opportunities.
- Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
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