Join Cater Care as a Chef Manager in Dee Why, leading a small, well-supported kitchen serving just 35 residents. If you’re a seasoned chef ready for a role with purpose—without the chaos of late nights, huge services, or stressful pace—this is your chance to embrace a better work/life balance.
Monday to Friday only – no nights or weekends
Day shifts – predictable and family-friendly
Serve 35 residents – focus on quality, not volume
Full-time Chef Manager role in a calm, caring setting
Salary : 84,000
This is more than just another kitchen job. It’s a chance to step into a leadership role where you can still cook hands-on, connect with people, and be home in time for dinner.
Perfect for:
1. Parents looking for a consistent schedule
2. Experienced chefs wanting a slower, more meaningful pace
3. Leaders who value calm, organised kitchens
Job Description
The Role:
Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint a Chef Manager at our aged care residence in Cromer.
Organising day-to-day operations; this is the ideal role for someone who wants to provide a fantastic meal experience to our residents and values a well-run kitchen.
Roster:
Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm
40 Hours
What This Role Involves:
Running an onsite Cafe
Dual responsibilities in food preparation / presentation and site management
Overall cost management with a focus on food and labour costs
Stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
Adherence to food hygiene & safety practices
Demonstrable team management, development & leadership
Assisting the broader team as required
Desired Skills and Experience
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Experience with managing labour, food & operational costs
Previous experience in operating kitchens and/or site management
Strong communication skills
Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
Why Work For Us:
We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.
Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.
To Apply:
Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.
Please Note:
As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
