Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
Kitchen Leadership Opportunity - No Weekends
Location: Alphington, Victoria Salary: $85k + Super Job Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday Start Date: July 2026
About The Role
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at our Alphington site.
This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine work-life balance, where you will oversee daily kitchen operations, guide a small team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals in a structured, high-volume environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining consistency, driving standards, and supporting a positive team culture.
What We Offer
No weekends - Monday to Friday roster only
Uniform provided
Career development within a national organisation
Employee benefits including discounts at 450+ retailers
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
Oversee preparation and presentation of meals at scale
Manage special dietary requirements and meal modifications
Oversee daily kitchen operations: food preparation, service, dishwashing, and cleaning
Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards
Ensure efficient and professional service delivery in a structured environment
Key Skills and Experience
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Proven experience in high-volume catering environments in a similar Chef or Chef Manager role
Strong leadership experience managing kitchen teams in healthcare, aged care, or similar structured environments
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (preferred or willing to obtain upon commencement)
Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and maintain consistency under pressure
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.
