Lead Exceptional Aged Care Dining at Sisters of Mercy
Location: Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane, QLD Job Type: Permanent part-time position - 30 hours per week Roster: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 2:30 pm
Are you an experienced Chef Manager with a strong background in aged care leadership, resident-focused dining and bulk cooking operations?
Join Cater Care at Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane, and lead kitchen operations where exceptional food and quality care go hand in hand. Bring your aged care expertise to deliver high-quality meals, uphold food safety standards and enhance residents' wellbeing and quality of life.
Job Description
What We Offer
Above-award pay rates that recognise your skills and experience
Ongoing training, development and career growth opportunities
Employee benefits, including a uniform, discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
Work-life balance with consistent Monday-Friday hours
What You'll Do
Lead daily kitchen operations, overseeing bulk cooking, food preparation and seamless meal service
Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, including texture-modified diets prepared to prescribed standards
Uphold exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation
Oversee kitchen workflows to ensure efficient operations and consistent meal quality
Foster a warm, welcoming dining environment through attentive service and a strong focus on resident wellbeing
Desired Skills and Experience
What You'll Bring
A recognised trade qualification in commercial cookery and a current Food Safety Supervisor qualification
Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, ideally within aged care or retirement living
Proven experience in bulk cooking or high-volume catering operations, delivering quality meals consistently
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices
Excellent organisational and communication skills, a resident-first mindset and the ability to work autonomously
Willingness to complete a satisfactory National Police Check and meet flu vaccination requirements in line with site requirements
About Us
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote Services.
Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we champion diversity, support work-life balance and provide excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
Next Steps
Apply today and help us deliver exceptional food experiences for the people in our care.
Cater Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
