Chef

Contemporary Catering; Whittlesea; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Catering, a family-owned provider serving aged care facilities across Victoria and NSW, seeks a skilled chef to lead production and dining experiences for residents.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure compliance with food safety and WHS, and drive cost control while supporting staff development and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Chef qualifications and training relevant to high-standard catering.
• Experience in Aged Care with knowledge of modified textures and dietary needs.
• Understanding of managing food costs and kitchen efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Production and delivery of high-quality meals.
• Oversee and support resident dining experience.
• Lead & manage kitchen team for 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

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.