Care Services,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Supervisor,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
About the role:
Cater Care is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead catering operations at our aged care facility in Mount Eliza. This role is more than managing a kitchen - it’s about creating enjoyable, nutritious meals that enhance residents’ daily lives.
You will lead a passionate catering team, plan menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs, and maintain the highest food safety and quality standards.
Roster: Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm
Salary: $85,000 + super
What this role involves:
Leading and inspiring a dedicated catering team to deliver high-quality, flavoursome meals
Planning and delivering seasonal menus that meet residents’ tastes, preferences, and dietary requirements
Ensuring compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and all relevant food safety regulations
Managing budgets, ordering, and rostering while maintaining cost efficiency
Building strong, positive relationships with residents, their families, and the care team
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or in a similar leadership role (aged care experience preferred)
A demonstrated track record of managing large, multifaceted catering operations
Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills
The ability to lead with confidence, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in every detail
Perks & benefits:
Competitive salary package
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.
The next step:
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.
