Work for a market leader with a talented & friendly team
Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
Key Benefits 🍳
1. Stable Chef Hours
09:00–17:30 schedule
Monday–Friday only
Very rare in hospitality, where nights and weekends are usually required.
2. Weekends Off
Saturday & Sunday free
Good for family time, hobbies, or rest.
3. Predictable Routine
Fixed schedule makes it easier to plan personal life months ahead.
4. Leadership Role
You would lead the kitchen operation for around 75 residents.
This suggests it may be in a retirement village, aged care facility, or private residential hospitality setting, rather than a typical restaurant.
5. Lower Burnout Environment
Still a high-responsibility role, but with less chaotic restaurant hours.
6. Possible Visa Sponsorship
Sponsorship available after probation for the right candidate (important for international chefs).
Job Description
Main Responsibilities 👨🍳
1. Food Preparation & Presentation
Overseeing and preparing meals for residents.
Ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation.
Likely planning or supervising daily menus based on dietary needs.
2. Site / Kitchen Management
Managing the overall kitchen operation, not just cooking.
Ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently day-to-day.
3. Stock Control
Ordering ingredients
Rotating stock (FIFO – first in, first out)
Stocktaking and inventory management
Preventing waste and controlling food costs.
4. Food Safety & Hygiene
Following strict food safety standards.
Maintaining compliance with health regulations (cleaning schedules, temperature logs, etc.).
5. Team Leadership
Managing and developing kitchen staff.
Training, scheduling, and motivating the team.
Ensuring everyone follows procedures.
Working with management, care staff, or hospitality staff
Helping where needed outside pure cooking duties.
7. Client / Resident Communication
Regular meetings with clients or facility management.
Updating dietary requirements (allergies, medical diets, texture-modified food, etc.).
6. Supporting the Broader Team
Desired Skills and Experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is perfect for:
A Head Chef looking to "step back" from the 80-hour restaurant week without losing their leadership edge.
A Sous Chef ready for their first management role in a stable, supportive environment
What We Offer:
Competitive salary package, plus super
A suite of discounts across major companies
Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
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, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker.
