Aged Care/Retirement,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description
Bring Your Culinary Skills to a Role That Makes a Difference
Location: Lutheran Homes, Horsham VIC
Roster: Part-Time | Thursday to Sunday | 9:30am - 6:00pm
Cater Care is seeking a qualified Chef to join our team at Lutheran Homes in Horsham.
If you're looking for a role that combines quality food, meaningful work and daytime hours, this opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference while enjoying excellent work-life balance.
What We Offer
Day shifts only - no late nights or split shifts
Stable Thursday to Sunday roster supporting work-life balance
Career development and growth opportunities within a national hospitality provider
Make a genuine difference through meaningful work that enhances residents' wellbeing
Relish Retail Discounts at 450+ retailers, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About The Role
As Chef, you will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that enhance residents' wellbeing and dining experience. Working within an established kitchen team, you will ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to a welcoming dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for residents and staff
Assist with daily kitchen operations and bulk meal production
Prepare texture-modified meals with care and attention to individual dietary requirements
Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and workplace health compliance
Contribute to a positive dining experience through professional and friendly service
Support a safe, organised and efficient kitchen environment
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
Excellent time management and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A positive attitude and genuine passion for preparing quality food
Aged care experience is desirable, but not essential
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.
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
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.
