Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: NSW: Northern NSW (Byron Bay,Tweed Heads)
Job Category: Care Services, Communications, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Kitchen, Supervisor, Trade Qualified - Chef
Job Description Rediscover the Sun with the Roster You Didn't Think Was Possible Position: Breakfast Chef Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Saturday - Wednesday 6:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Port Macquarie
Most chefs only see the sun through a kitchen window or on their one day off. We're changing that with a roster that hands you your afternoons back and pays you a premium to keep them.
If you're a culinary professional who's ready to trade the \"burnout\" for a lakeside lifestyle and a career that actually fits your life, this is the move.
What You'll Do
* Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals that become the highlight of our residents' day.
* Master specialized dietary requirements, ensuring every plate is as nutritious as it is visually appealing.
* Oversee the kitchen with professional autonomy, maintaining a calm and efficient service environment.
* Uphold gold-standard food safety, hygiene, and HACCP documentation without the short-order chaos.
* Lead with pride, ensuring the kitchen remains the heart of the home for our aged care community.
About You Desired Skills and Experience
* A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum) is a non-negotiable for this professional role.
* Extensive experience in high-volume catering, hotels, or health environments is highly valued.
* Deep understanding of food safety protocols and professional kitchen compliance standards is essential.
* Immense pride in every dish served, from the first prep to the final plate presentation.
* Self-motivated mindset with the ability to run a service independently and keep a cool head.
* Genuine compassion for the elderly and a desire to use culinary skills to improve their quality of life.
Why Catercare
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services.
Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities. We strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
How To Apply
If you're a qualified Chef who is done with the \"hospo grind\" and ready for a role that actually gives you your life back, we want to talk to you.
Click \"Apply Now\" to submit your resume and join the team today!
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