Aged Care Chef - Part-Time, Autonomy, Weekend Pay

Cater Care; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts (retail)

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for Warrigal Care Mt Terry in Albion Park, NSW. This part-time role focuses on high-volume cooking, delivering quality meals and tailored diets for residents in a supportive aged care setting.

Roster is Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with a stable day shift and no late nights. The position offers competitive weekend rates and uniform provision within a nationwide contracting group.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in fast-paced kitchens; experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial catering is desirable.
• Empathetic and dedicated to meeting dietary needs and preferences.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills to maintain smooth operations during weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, temperature, and presentation.
• Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a productive and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Time management

Customer-focused

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for Warrigal Care Mt Terry in Albion Park, NSW. This part-time role focuses on high-volume cooking, delivering quality meals and tailored diets for residents in a supportive aged care setting.

Roster is Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with a stable day shift and no late nights. The position offers competitive weekend rates and uniform provision within a nationwide contracting group.