Kari Court, St Ives NSW Permanent | Full Time Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 3:30pm 40 hours per week
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At Cater Care, we believe food is about more than what is on the plate. It is about care, connection, dignity and creating moments that matter. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at Uniting – Kari Court in St Ives. This is an opportunity for a chef who enjoys taking ownership, leading from the front and delivering food that makes a genuine difference to the people we serve.
Job Description
What You'll Be Responsible For
As Chef Manager, you will oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring every meal is prepared safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
Your role will include:
Leading and coordinating day-to-day kitchen operations
Preparing fresh, nutritious meals through efficient bulk cooking
Creating texture-modified meals and catering to individual dietary requirements
Coordinating tray service and meal distribution
Building positive relationships with residents, staff and the wider team
Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
Managing food preparation and kitchen workflow
Delivering warm, professional customer service
Working confidently and independently
Desired Skills and Experience
What You'll Bring
You are an experienced chef who takes pride in your work and understands the importance of food in an aged care environment.
You'll ideally bring:
A recognised Trade Chef qualification
Current Food Safety Supervisor certification
Previous experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or high-volume catering
Strong bulk-cooking experience
Knowledge and experience preparing texture-modified foods
A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene
Strong organisational and communication skills
A professional, reliable and hands-on approach
The ability to work independently and take ownership of the kitchen
Why Cater Care?
For 25 years, Cater Care has been proudly serving communities across Australia. As an Australian-owned contract catering provider, we operate across Aged Care, Education, Retail and Remote Services, bringing quality food and genuine care to the people we serve.
Our culture is built around three simple values:
CARE • PRIDE • COMMUNITY
We invest in our people, create meaningful career opportunities and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain:
Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Flu Vaccination
Trade Certification
Food Safety Supervisor Certification
Bring your experience. Bring your passion. Bring your care.
Join Cater Care at Kari Court and make every meal matter.
