Chef

Contemporary Catering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering in Geelong (Victoria) is seeking an experienced chef leader to oversee production and delivery of high-quality meals for aged care facilities. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure smooth operation, and support resident dining experiences across multiple locations.

You will be responsible for food safety, WHS compliance, stock control, food cost management, and communicating with facility management, residents and families.

Qualifications

• Chef qualifications and experience within Aged Care.
• Strong understanding of modified textures and dietary needs.
• Understanding of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
• Internal transfers and growth opportunities.
• Learning and personal development opportunities and EAP access.
• Exclusive staff discounts and rewards program.

Responsibilities

• Production and delivery of high-quality meals.
• Oversee and support resident dining experience.
• Lead & manage kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation.
• Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
• Stock control and ordering.
• Food cost management.
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families.

Skills

Chef qualifications

Aged Care experience

Food cost management

Proactive improvement

Presentation & grooming

Growth opportunities

EAP access

Job description

Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992. We operate in over 40 locations throughout Victoria and New South Wales employing over 700 staff. We offer Opportunities for career development and progression.

About the role

• Production and delivery of high-quality meals
• Oversee and support resident dining experience
• Lead & manage kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation.
• Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
• Stock control and ordering
• Food cost management
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families

What you will bring:

• Chef Qualifications
• Experience within Aged Care with a strong understanding of modified texture and dietary needs
• Understanding of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong personal presentation and grooming skills
• Internal transfers and opportunity for growth
• Learning and personal development opportunities
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistant Program for mental health and well-being support.
• Exclusive staff discounts and rewards program, giving you access to save on everyday products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values and respects diversity and inclusion.