Breakfast Chef - St Gregory's College Cafe - Full Time

St Gregory’s College is looking for a skilled and dedicated Chef to oversee culinary operations for breakfast and canteen lunches for students and staff. In this high-impact role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals, and uphold rigorous food safety standards. This is an ideal opportunity if you excel in a structured, fast-paced setting and take pride in serving wholesome food to a vibrant school community

Roster : Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm

Your Role

• Cook delicious, healthy, and high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Manage all culinary tasks smoothly, from bulk food prep to attractive plating.
• Strictly oversee allergen safety and special dietary requirements to safeguard student health.
• Maintain an immaculate work area adhering to statutory food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth, positive shift operations.

Your Role

• Plan, prep, and execute daily hot and cold meal service for 500+ students and college staff, ensuring balanced nutrition and appealing presentation.
• Manage end-to-end morning kitchen production, including high-volume batch cooking, ingredient assembly, and timely café counter replenishment.
• Manage allergy logs and prepare custom dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-aware) with zero cross-contamination tolerance.
• Uphold 100% compliance with HACCP and local statutory food safety regulations, conducting daily temperature checks and equipment sanitations.
• Assist with stock control, inventory receiving, and minimizing daily kitchen food waste.
• Collaborate closely with the Cafe Manager and kitchen team during peak meal periods to maintain smooth, on-time service flow.