EOI | Chef Manager | Start July 2026 | Malmsbury VIC
22/04/2026
23/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
VIC: Melbourne
Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Supervisor,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
Take Charge of the Kitchen - No Weekends
Location: Malmsbury VIC Position: Full-Time | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Start date: July 2026
About The Role
We are seeking expressions of interest for a Chef Manager role at our Malmsbury site.
This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine work-life balance. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, deliver high-quality meals, and ensure a safe, structured environment.
Alongside leading your team and maintaining high standards in a busy kitchen, you’ll also mentor young people in training and work experience programs, supporting their growth in a positive environment.
What We Offer
No weekends - enjoy work-life balance
Leadership opportunity - manage your own kitchen and team
National company - grow your career with a leading catering provider
Supportive culture - collaborative, friendly, and people-first
Staff benefits - retail discounts at 450+ stores
Uniform provided, and on-site parking available
Wellbeing support - access to Acacia Connection EAP
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
Prepare, present, and deliver fresh meals at scale in a high-volume environment
Maintain strict food safety and compliance standards
Deliver efficient, professional service within a secure and structured environment
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred (or willing to obtain upon commencement)
Experience leading teams in high-volume catering, healthcare, corrections, or similar environments
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work confidently within a regulated setting
Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
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 candidates will be required to satisfy a Working With Children Check and undertake a National Criminal History Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
