Chef- Full Time

*Due to the location of St Ignatius’ College Riverview and limited public transport access, having your own reliable transport is highly desirable for this role unless living local*

St Ignatius College is offering two chef opportunities:

• Chef Apprentice / Entry-level / newly qualified chefs – a great way to start your career and grow with us.

• Senior / experienced chefs – take on more responsibility and advance your career.

Why work for Chartwells?

Educational setting – create fresh, organic, and nutritious meals that students love.

Salaried and hourly paying roles available

Work–life balance – enjoy quality time with family during school stand-down periods.

Chartwells provides bespoke fresh food solutions that are unique in the market across independent schools and universities. We are passionate about the role we play in supporting the physical and emotional well-being of students. 

The Position

• Prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality meals for school students and events.
• Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Mentor and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive, service-focused culture.
• Ensure full OH&S compliance, following safe work practices and food handling procedures.
• Opportunity to be a part of a school community with work life balance.

The Person

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience as a Chef 
• Skilled in bulk cooking with a strong focus on quality and presentation
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and food safety knowledge
• A team player who can also work independently
• Woking with children's check

The Benefits

• Access to 100+ retail and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing training and career growth within Compass Group
• Meals provided while on shift
• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles

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We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au