Chef Manager

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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Cater Care Full time

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Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NSW: Newcastle

Job Category: Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Trade Qualified - Chef

We're seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operations at our 126-bed aged care facility in Booragul NSW. This is more than just a kitchen leadership role — it's an opportunity to enrich lives through food.

Roster & Salary: Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm, circa $90,000 plus a r ostered admin day off the tools on Fridays.

Job Description

What you'll do:

  • Lead and inspire a dedicated catering team to deliver high-quality, flavoursome meals
  • Plan and execute seasonal menus that meet residents' tastes, preferences, and dietary needs
  • Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and all relevant food safety regulations
  • Manage budgets, ordering, and rostering while maintaining cost-efficiency
  • Build strong, positive relationships with residents, their families, and the care team

Desired Skills And Experience

What we're looking for:
  • Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role
  • A genuine passion for food and the joy it brings to people
  • Strong knowledge of aged care catering requirements, including IDDSI and specialised diets
  • Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and commitment to compliance
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills

What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary and incentives
  • Structured leadership development program
  • A suite of discounts across major companies
  • Support around further training and personal development, licensing and accreditations
  • On site car parking

Who We Are

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 First Nations 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.

#IND-CCA 3883Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesFacilities Services

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