Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Supervisor,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
Location: Avive Health - Mornington Peninsula Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: $76,515.00 - $90,000 Roster: Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee catering operations at our Mount Eliza site.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will support recovery and wellbeing through the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals. You will lead a small team, ensure efficient and consistent kitchen operations, and foster a positive, supportive culture, all while maintaining genuine work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the team to consistently deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a high-volume bulk cooking environment
Plan and implement seasonal menus tailored to patient preferences and specialised dietary requirements
Ensure full compliance with food safety standards and all relevant regulatory requirements
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including budgeting, procurement, stock control, and rostering
Build positive and professional relationships with patients, staff, and site leadership
Desired Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For
Recognised Chef Trade Qualification (essential)
Current Food Safety Supervisor certification
Strong knowledge of specialised diets and experience in high-volume bulk catering environments
Demonstrated leadership experience with excellent communication and organisational skills
Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality, consistency, and service excellence
What We Offer
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
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 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
All successful applicants will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check and must undertake a National Criminal History Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
