We're seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at our aged care facility in Red Hill, leading a dedicated team and delivering high-quality, resident-focused meal service.
About the opportunity
This full-time position offers a consistent Monday to Friday roster. You'll manage the day-to-day operations of a well-established kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, safety, and service. With no late nights or weekend shifts, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader looking for stability, team engagement, and meaningful work in a community-focused setting.
What's on offer
* Monday to Friday – 9:30am to 6:00pm
* 40 hours per week
* Leadership opportunity in a well-supported aged care kitchen
Job Description
The Role:
Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint a Chef Manager at our aged care residence in Red Hill
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.
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
What we offer:
* Competitive salary package
* Structured leadership development program
* A suite of discounts across major companies
* Support around further training, licensing and accreditations
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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