Aged Care Chef — Nutritious, Texture-Modified Meals (PT)

Cater Care Group; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training & career development

Staff discounts (650+ retailers)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cater Care Group in Byron Bay is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at St Andrew’s, Georges Cottages. You will prepare nutritious, appetising meals tailored to residents' needs, including texture-modified options, ensuring meals are presented with care.

This role is part-time, four days per week, with uniforms provided and access to ongoing training and employee discounts. You’ll work in a supportive kitchen that values dignity, wellbeing and high kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care catering and understanding residents’ dietary needs.
• Trade qualification in cookery.
• Ability to prepare texture-modified meals.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to culinary quality, presentation and resident wellbeing.
• Willingness to meet site pre-employment checks (Police check and flu vaccination).

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-presented meals to high standards.
• Prepare texture-modified meals and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Manage food preparation, bulk cooking and kitchen priorities.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences with respectful service.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.

Skills

Cookery qualification

Aged care catering

Texture-modified meals

Food safety

Independent worker

Job description

Cater Care Group in Byron Bay is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at St Andrew’s, Georges Cottages. You will prepare nutritious, appetising meals tailored to residents' needs, including texture-modified options, ensuring meals are presented with care.

This role is part-time, four days per week, with uniforms provided and access to ongoing training and employee discounts. You’ll work in a supportive kitchen that values dignity, wellbeing and high kitchen standards.