Chef - Aged Care/Retirement

Cater Care Group; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cater Care Group in Mayfield is looking for a trade-qualified Chef to lead breakfast service in a busy aged care kitchen. This permanent part-time role starts early mornings, with significant weekend penalties and a focus on quality meals for residents.

Join a national leader committed to care, pride, and community, offering stability and career opportunities. You will manage morning prep, uphold food safety, and deliver warm, professional service to residents and staff in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Lead the breakfast service with high-quality fresh meals for the community.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence by listening to resident feedback and respecting preferences.
• Apply practical problem-solving to adapt meals for dietary needs or food refusals.
• Manage the morning kitchen setup and production with efficiency and speed.
• Maintain elite food safety and hygiene standards during breakfast.
• Provide warm, professional service to residents and staff to start the day.
• Assist with morning prep and stock rotation to set the kitchen up for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the breakfast service ensuring high quality fresh meals are ready for the community.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence by actively listening to resident feedback, respecting preferences, and showing patience with those experiencing cognitive decline.
• Apply practical problem-solving to adapt meals seamlessly for resident dietary needs or food refusal, maintaining smooth service.
• Manage the morning kitchen setup and production with total efficiency and speed
• Maintain elite food safety and hygiene standards during the busy breakfast window
• Provide warm and professional service to residents and staff to start their day right
• Assist with morning prep and stock rotation to set the kitchen up for success

Skills

Punctuality

High-volume service

Reliable starter

Education

Trade qualified Chef

Job description

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Bar & Beverage,Care Services,Cook,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

Location:Uniting, Irwin Hall, Mayfield
Rate: $35.00 ph

What's In It For You

• Competitive hourly rates with significant penalty rates for weekend and early morning shifts
• The security of a permanent position within a stable and highly respected community
• A fast paced yet organized kitchen environment without the stress of a dinner rush
• Work for a national industry leader that values specialized culinary talent and reliability

Desired Skills and Experience

What You'll Do

• Lead the breakfast service ensuring high quality fresh meals are ready for the community
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence by actively listening to resident feedback, respecting preferences, and showing patience with those experiencing cognitive decline.
• Apply practical problem-solving to adapt meals seamlessly for resident dietary needs or food refusal, maintaining smooth service.
• Manage the morning kitchen setup and production with total efficiency and speed
• Maintain elite food safety and hygiene standards during the busy breakfast window
• Provide warm and professional service to residents and staff to start their day right
• Assist with morning prep and stock rotation to set the kitchen up for success

About You

• A trade qualified Chef who loves the energy of breakfast service and early starts
• A reliable self starter who never misses an alarm and takes pride in being punctual
• Someone who can handle high volume breakfast orders while maintaining calm and quality
• You are looking for a consistent weekend role that fits your lifestyle and expertise

Why Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading 100 percent Australian owned contract catering service provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities. We strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.