Breakfast Chef - Uniting Mingaletta Port Macquarie NSW

Cater Care; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday day shifts

No late nights

Discount programs

Uniforms provided

EAP access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a passionate chef to lead daily kitchen operations at Uniting Mingaletta in Port Macquarie. You will prepare meals, ensure food safety, and meet residents’ dietary needs with skill and care.

Enjoy consistent day-shift rosters with no late evenings, plus attractive weekend rates. This role offers meaningful work in aged care, opportunities for growth, and a stable, full-time position within our Australian-owned team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchens, with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to tailor menus to dietary needs and preferences.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality, timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus and specialized, texture-modified or therapeutic diets for residents.
• Maintain flavor, temperature, and visual appeal of meals while upholding safety standards.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture and collaborate with staff to deliver meals at pace.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Aged care/healthcare exposure

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NSW: Port Macquarie

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Breakfast Chef,Care Services,Commercial Kitchen,Communications,Cook,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Indigenous Participation,Trade Qualified - Chef,Workplace Relations

Enjoy Consistent Morning Shifts and No Late Evenings!

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled culinary professional to join our team at Uniting Mingaletta in Port Macquarie. In this role, you will lead daily kitchen operations, uphold exceptional food safety standards, and deliver delicious, nutritious meals to our community. If you seek autonomy, variety, and competitive pay in a stable full-time position, we’d love to hear from you.

Enjoy convenient daytime schedules with early finishes—giving you excellent work-life balance compared to standard hospitality roles. You will play a central role in managing day-to-day kitchen workflow, preparing bulk meal solutions, and fostering high-quality dining experiences for our residents.

Roster:

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus alongside specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain excellent culinary standards for food flavor, optimal temperature, and appealing visual presentation.
• Uphold rigorous food safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with staff to foster a positive kitchen culture.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
• 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 smooth operations during weekend shifts.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Competitive Hospitality Industry Award rates plus attractive weekend penalty rates.
• Consistent day-shift roster with no late nights, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Meaningful work making a direct, positive impact on aged care residents daily.
• Career growth opportunities, 600+ retail discounts, EAP access, and provided uniforms.

Who We Are

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Please Note

As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check