Chef Manager,Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Safety Supervisor,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Trade Qualified - Chef
Lead the Kitchen. Elevate the Dining Experience.
Location: Walkerville, Victoria Roster: Monday to Friday | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Cater Care is looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in Walkerville. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine your culinary expertise with strong people and operational skills to deliver quality food and exceptional dining experiences every day.
You’ll take ownership of the daily kitchen operation, lead and develop your team, maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and hygiene, and ensure a smooth and efficient service.
Job Description
What We Offer
Hospitality Award rates plus superannuation
Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts - enjoy evenings free and a great work-life balance
Uniform provided, plus ongoing training and career development opportunities
Employee discounts across 650+ retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, including team scheduling, workflow and service delivery
Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and taste
Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, with a strong focus on minimising waste
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance across the kitchen
Lead by example in an open-kitchen environment, engaging professionally with customers and supporting the wider hospitality team as required
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Experienced Chef Manager, or Senior Cook holding relevant Trade Qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certification
Demonstrated capability in leading small teams, managing daily kitchen workflows, and maintaining operational efficiency
Well-organised multi-tasker with strong verbal communication skills and basic proficiency in Google Workspace
Dedicated to maintaining superior food quality, presentation, and workplace safety standards at all times
Positive, approachable, and flexible professional who thrives in an open kitchen and readily assists across overall business operations
Please Note
Successful applicants must have a current-year flu vaccination and be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check and complete a Working with Children Check.
About Us
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
Ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
If you’re an experienced Chef who enjoys leading a team, takes pride in quality food and is looking for a rewarding Monday-to-Friday opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join Cater Care!
