Chef - Byron Bay

Cater Care; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Employee discounts across 650+ Retail

Confidential wellbeing support via EAP

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an experienced Chef for St Andrew’s, Georges Cottages in Byron Bay. The role is part-time, four days per week, with uniform provided and opportunities for training and development.

You will prepare nutritious, texture-modified meals tailored to residents' needs, ensuring dignity and taste in every dining experience. Join a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider dedicated to care, Pride and Community, and contribute to resident wellbeing with high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care catering and understanding residents' dietary needs.
• Confidence preparing texture-modified meals and catering to specialised dietary requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple kitchen priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-presented meals to high standards.
• Prepare texture-modified meals and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Manage food preparation, bulk cooking and daily kitchen priorities.
• Create enjoyable dining experiences with quality food and attentive service.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.

Skills

Aged care catering experience

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Trade qualification in cookery

Job description

Delivering Culinary Excellence in Aged Care

Roster: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

At Cater Care, exceptional food is about more than great taste. It’s about supporting wellbeing, preserving dignity and making every dining experience meaningful.

We’re seeking an experienced Chef to join our team at St Andrew’s, Georges Cottages in beautiful Byron Bay.

Bring your culinary skills to a role where quality and compassion go hand in hand. You’ll prepare nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents’ individual needs, including texture-modified diets, helping ensure every resident enjoys food prepared with care and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Part-time employment, working four days per week for work-life balance
• Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to employee discounts across 650+ retailers
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, well-presented meals to consistently high standards
• Prepare texture-modified meals and accommodate individual dietary requirements
• Manage food preparation, bulk cooking and daily kitchen priorities efficiently
• Create enjoyable dining experiences through quality food and respectful, attentive service
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements

About You

• Experience in aged care catering, with an understanding of residents’ dietary needs and dining preferences
• A recognised trade qualification in cookery
• Confidence preparing texture-modified meals and catering to specialised dietary requirements
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a busy kitchen
• A commitment to culinary quality, consistency, presentation and resident wellbeing
• Willingness to meet site pre‑employment requirements, including a National Police Check and flu vaccination

About Us

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.