Chef

Contemporary Catering; Whittlesea; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Contemporary Catering is a family-owned catering service operating across Victoria and New South Wales, providing meals to aged care facilities since 1992. We value diversity, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

We are seeking a Part Time Role – Sunday to lead production and delivery of high-quality meals, oversee resident dining, manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety and WHS compliance, control stock and costs, and communicate with facility management and families.

Qualifications

• Chef qualifications
• Experience within Aged Care with a strong understanding of modified textures and dietary needs
• Understanding of food cost management
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong personal presentation and grooming
• Internal transfers and opportunity for growth
• Learning and personal development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support

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

Food cost management

Continuous improvement

Resident communication

Education

Chef qualifications

Job description

• Part Time Role – Sunday
• Competitive Award Rate
• Friendly and Supportive Team

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.