Location: Mount Eliza, VIC (Mornington Peninsula)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Roster: Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 6:30 pm | No weekends, no late nights
Salary: $75,000 per annum + Super
About The Role
Cater Care, a 100% Australian-owned company, is looking for a Second Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering high-quality, high-volume catering across our sites. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary career, take on leadership responsibilities, and work in a supportive, balanced environment.
If you are hands-on, organised, and passionate about mentoring kitchen teams, this role could be your next step.
What You'll Do
As Second Chef, you will support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and take charge in their absence. Key responsibilities include:
* Overseeing kitchen operations, staff supervision, training, and rosters
* Performing all aspects of kitchen work, including bulk cooking and tray service
* Preparing high-volume meals to specification with consistent quality and presentation
* Managing stock, ordering, rotation, cost control, and waste reduction
* Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, WHS, and cleanliness standards
* Acting as a liaison between Front of House and kitchen teams
About You
You are an organised, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
* Trade-qualified Chef with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Strong multitasking, time-management, and problem-solving skills
* Clear, confident communicator, effectively liaising between Front of House and kitchen teams
* Hold a valid Driver's Licence with access to your own vehicle
* Willing to undergo a Police Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC), and have a current flu vaccination/be willing to obtain one
Why Cater Care?
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across Aged Care, Education, and Retail sectors. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we provide excellent career growth and a genuine work/life balance.
How 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.
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