Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Second Chef,Trade Qualified - Chef
Second Chef - Calm, Professional Healthcare Kitchen
Location: Mt Eliza, VIC Salary: $75,000 + Super Roster: Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pm
Cater Care is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef at a wellness and mental health facility in Mt Eliza.
This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a structured, Monday-to-Friday role in a supportive environment. Working in a healthcare setting, you’ll prepare meals for up to 60 guests on a four-week cycle menu, where food plays an important role in wellbeing, comfort and recovery.
We’re looking for a chef with strong cooking skills who takes pride in quality, consistency and teamwork, and enjoys creating food that genuinely makes a difference.
Job Description
What We Offer
Monday to Friday roster with no weekend work
Uniform provided and access to employee retail discounts across 650+ stores
Career development, ongoing training and opportunities within a growing national organisation
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Access to the Acacia Connection Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, including staff coordination, rosters and training
Prepare and cook high-volume meals and tray service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and timing
Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, costs and waste
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, WHS and kitchen cleanliness
Work closely with the Kitchen and Front of House teams to ensure smooth and efficient service
Desired Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring
Trade-qualified Chef with experience in high-volume catering, ideally healthcare or institutional
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain
Strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
Current driver’s licence, reliable transport and valid Australian work rights
Flu vaccination and National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain
Your Approach
Calm and professional, with a positive attitude
Comfortable in a structured, care-focused environment
Respectful of confidentiality and the sensitive nature of healthcare
Passionate about creating quality meals that support wellbeing
About Us
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across Aged Care, Education, and Retail sectors. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we provide excellent career growth and a genuine work/life balance.
How 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.
