Chef Manager

3 weeks ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia Cater Care Full time

About the opportunity
This full-time role offers a stable Monday to Friday roster with no evening or weekend shifts. You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, preparing meals, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting a dedicated team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who values routine, teamwork, and meaningful work in a caring environment.

What's on offer

  • Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:30pm
  • Full-time – 38 hours per week
  • Lead a small, experienced kitchen team
  • Supportive regional and site leadership
  • Structured systems and established procedures
Job Description

The Role:

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

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 - 9am to 5:30pm

What This Role Involves:

  • 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
  • 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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