Aged Care Chef: Weekend, Part-Time

Cater Care; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Weekend penalty rates

Career advancement

Employee discounts

EAP access

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a trade-qualified Chef for Warrigal Care - Mt Terry, Albion Park NSW. This part-time role focuses on high-volume bulk cooking and seamless meal delivery for residents, with ownership of shifts and standard roster patterns.

Earn competitive pay with weekend penalties and stability across a nationwide organization. Responsibilities include culinary leadership, nutrition-driven menus, quality and safety standards, and collaborative teamwork to ensure exceptional dining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Tailored Dining & Nutrition: Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, optimal temperature, and appealing visual presentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with staff to foster a productive, positive, and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a trade-qualified Chef for Warrigal Care - Mt Terry, Albion Park NSW. This part-time role focuses on high-volume bulk cooking and seamless meal delivery for residents, with ownership of shifts and standard roster patterns.

Earn competitive pay with weekend penalties and stability across a nationwide organization. Responsibilities include culinary leadership, nutrition-driven menus, quality and safety standards, and collaborative teamwork to ensure exceptional dining