Full-Time Chef Manager

5 days ago

The Basin, Victoria, Australia Cater Care Full time $85,000 per year

The role:

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Full-Time Chef Manager to lead the culinary team at our aged care residence in The Basin, Victoria - a peaceful suburb nestled at the foothills of Mount Dandenong.

As Chef Manager, you will bring your expertise and leadership to deliver a refined dining experience that reflects both quality and care. You'll manage a well-structured kitchen, champion excellence in food presentation and safety, and inspire your team to achieve outstanding results every day.

The site is conveniently located close to public transport and provides on-site parking for your comfort and ease.

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate an on-site culinary team to deliver excellence in every service
  • Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals for residents
  • Manage and support large-scale cooking operations with efficiency and precision
  • Drive exceptional customer service and foster a culture of care and professionalism
  • Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, and quality standards
  • Oversee the preparation and presentation of texture-modified and special dietary meals
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager in recruitment and team development initiatives

The ideal candidate:

  • Holds a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification
  • Possesses a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
  • Demonstrates proven experience in a similar leadership or aged care culinary role
  • Displays strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
  • Leads with confidence, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in every detail

What we offer:

  • $85,000 + Superannuation
  • Uniform provided
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across 450+ national retailers
  • Ongoing support for training, licensing, and professional development
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Acacia Connection

Who we are:

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.

The next step:

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.

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