Chef Manager

3 weeks ago

Northern Beaches, Australia Cater Care Full time

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dee Why

Job Category: Trade Qualified - Chef

Join Cater Care as a Chef Manager in Dee Why, leading a small, well-supported kitchen serving just 35 residents. If you're a seasoned chef ready for a role with purpose—without the chaos of late nights, huge services, or stressful pace—this is your chance to embrace a better work/life balance.

  • Monday to Friday only – no nights or weekends
  • Day shifts – predictable and family-friendly
  • Serve 35 residents – focus on quality, not volume
  • Full-time Chef Manager role in a calm, caring setting
Salary: 84,000

This is more than just another kitchen job. It's a chance to step into a leadership role where you can still cook hands-on, connect with people, and be home in time for dinner.

Perfect For:
  • Parents looking for a consistent schedule
  • Experienced chefs wanting a slower, more meaningful pace
  • Leaders who value calm, organised kitchens
Job Description

The Role:

Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint a Chef Manager at our aged care residence in Cromer.

Organising day-to-day operations; this is the ideal role for someone who wants to provide a fantastic meal experience to our residents and values a well-run kitchen.

Roster:

Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm

40 Hours

What This Role Involves:
  • Running an onsite Cafe
  • Dual responsibilities in food preparation/presentation and site management
  • Overall cost management with a focus on food and labour costs
  • Stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
  • Adherence to food hygiene & safety practices
  • Demonstrable team management, development & leadership
  • Assisting the broader team as required
Desired Skills And Experience:

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Experience with managing labour, food & operational costs
  • Previous experience in operating kitchens and/or site management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
Why Work For Us:

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

To Apply:

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 and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
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