Aged Care Kitchen Lead — Fresh Meals & Team Oversight

Catholic Healthcare; Coolamon; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Additional leave for EA shift workers

Locations across NSW & QLD

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a caring Catering team member responsible for preparing meals for residents and leading a team of catering assistants. You will ensure meals meet dietary needs, manage kitchen resources within budget, and uphold strict hygiene standards in a not-for-profit aged care setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $37.80 plus superannuation, with benefits including paid parental leave and long service leave after five years.

Qualifications

• Kind heart with passion for high quality elderly care.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Reliable team player.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) is required.
• Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate is required.
• Good understanding of food safety, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• HACCP knowledge preferred.
• Able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain professional relationships with residents and families.
• NDIS and Police check clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen resources including equipment and food supplies within approved budget.
• Maintain a hygienically clean kitchen fully compliant with Aged Care quality standards.

Skills

Hospitality Certificate

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Player

Communication Skills

HACCP Knowledge

NDIS Clearance

Police Check

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Basic Food Safety Practices Certificate

Job description

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a caring Catering team member responsible for preparing meals for residents and leading a team of catering assistants. You will ensure meals meet dietary needs, manage kitchen resources within budget, and uphold strict hygiene standards in a not-for-profit aged care setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $37.80 plus superannuation, with benefits including paid parental leave and long service leave after five years.