Chef - Byron Bay

Cater Care; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates + superannuation

Part-time four days per week

Uniform provided

Training and career development

Employee discounts at 650+ retailers

Wellbeing support via EAP

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an experienced chef for a part-time position at St Andrew’s, Georges Cottages, Byron Bay. You will prepare nutritious, appealing meals tailored to residents’ needs, including texture-modified diets, ensuring meals are prepared with care and attention to detail.

You will work four days per week with set hours, and receive uniform, training and career development opportunities, plus staff discounts and access to EAP support.

Qualifications

• Requires a recognised trade qualification in cookery.
• Experience in aged care catering and understanding residents' dietary needs.
• Ability to prepare texture-modified meals and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently in a busy kitchen.
• Commitment to culinary quality, presentation and resident wellbeing.

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 attentive service.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance requirements.

Skills

Cookery qualification

Aged care catering

Texture-modified meals

Dietary requirements awareness

Food safety

Education

Trade qualification in cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: NSW: Byron Bay

Job Category: Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Texture Modified Food,Trade Qualified - Chef

Delivering Culinary Excellence in Aged Care

Location: Byron Bay, QLD

Job Type: Part-Time | 30 Hours Per Week

Roster: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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.

Job Description

What We Offer

• Competitive Hospitality Award rates plus superannuation
• 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

Desired Skills and Experience

• A recognised trade qualification in cookery
• Experience in aged care catering, with an understanding of residents’ dietary needs and dining preferences
• 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.