Cook,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
About the Role
Bring your passion for food and people to a place where every meal matters!
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Weekend Chef to join our vibrant team at one of Cater Care’s leading aged care sites in Armadale.
In this hands-on role, you’ll do more than just cook - you’ll help create moments of comfort and connection for our residents through delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that takes pride in great food, teamwork, and genuine care.
If you’re looking for a role that blends creativity, purpose, and work-life balance, this is your opportunity to shine!
Roster: Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
What You’ll Be Doing
Create and present fresh, delicious meals for residents and staff
Support daily kitchen operations and bulk meal preparation
Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen
Follow food and general safety practices
Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision
Desired Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Previous experience in a similar role (aged care experience preferred but not essential)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail
A positive attitude and passion for great food
What’s in It for You
Award pay + super & weekend penalty rates
Uniform provided
Staff benefits and retail discounts (450+ stores nationwide!)
Training and support for further skills
Access to EAP services via Acacia Connection
Who We Are
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).
Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
Next Steps
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.
