Chef De Partie

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join the Catering team at Sheldon College.

Working under the direction of the Catering Manager, this role is responsible for preparing high-quality food for the College Café, daily catering operations and College events. You will support menu preparation, food presentation, stock control and kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and service.

The successful applicant will bring strong cooking skills, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced team environment. Opportunities also exist to support internal and external College events, including the College Food Truck.

This role includes a responsibility for student safety and wellbeing, requiring compliance with the College’s Child Safe Standards, policies and procedures, and all relevant legislative and duty of care obligations.

This is a full-time, fixed-term parental leave contract through to July 2027.

Standard hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Some flexibility is required to support operational needs and events, including evening or weekend work.

Potential opportunity for an ongoing full-time term-time role at the conclusion of the contract period.

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 - a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family, and Professional Growth.

Our benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution
• College-paid Parental Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee, milk
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time
• Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.

About you

• Minimum 3 years’ experience, qualified or in final stages of Apprenticeship
• Experience in a similar role within a catering or events environment
• Proven ability in bulk food preparation
• Strong cooking skills with a passion for food and presentation
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events

 Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Eligibility to hold a Working with Children Blue Card or equivalent
• Ability to comply with and uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
• Completion and maintenance of mandatory Child Protection and Child Safety and Wellbeing training
• Responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students

About Us  

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.