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Full-Time Chef Manager - Aged Care | Perth

25/08/2025
25/09/2025
Permanent - Full Time
WA: Perth
Care Services,Communications,Food Safety,Kitchen,Supervisor,Trade Qualified - Chef

Job Description

The role:

Cater Care is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to oversee daily culinary operations at our aged care residence in Central Perth. This position is ideal for a professional who is passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience for residents while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

On-site parking is available (paid), and the location is easily accessible via public transport.

Roster: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

What we offer:

  • Uniform and training provided
  • Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
  • Great range of staff benefits including discounts for 450+ retailers nationwide for you and your family!
  • Support around further training, licensing and accreditations

What this role involves:

  • Dual responsibilities in food preparation/presentation and site management
  • Managing overall costs, with a focus on food and labour
  • Stock ordering, rotation, and stocktaking
  • Leading, developing, and managing a team effectively
  • Assisting with bulk cooking operations
  • Preparing and presenting texture-modified foods

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Experience managing labour, food, and operational costs
  • Previous experience in kitchen operations and/or site management
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A valid driver’s license and access to their own vehicle

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.

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