Chef - Lake Cathie

Cater Care; Lake Cathie; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts across 650+ retailers

Training and development opportunities

EAP wellbeing support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a qualified and dependable Chef to join Lake Cathie Manor in Lake Cathie, NSW. This permanent part-time role offers $35 per hour for 15 hours per week, with weekend shifts from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in a supportive aged care catering team.

You will cook nutritious, appetising meals, manage bulk quantities, and ensure food safety in a resident-focused kitchen. Training and wellbeing support are available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in cookery with professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in bulk cooking and food preparation.
• Ability to work independently and manage kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals to meet aged care requirements.
• Bulk cook and prepare ingredients for timely service.
• Prepare texture-modified meals per residents' dietary needs.
• Coordinate daily kitchen duties and schedule.
• Maintain hygiene and clean kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety and workplace health procedures.

Skills

Trade qualification in cookery

Bulk cooking

Independent work

Job description

Love cooking? Want to make a difference? Join Cater Care!

Chef – Lake Cathie Manor

Permanent Part-Time | $35 per hour | 15 hours per week

Cater Care is seeking a qualified and dependable Chef to join our team at Lake Cathie Manor in Lake Cathie, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who enjoys working independently and wants to contribute to the quality of life of aged care residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

What's on offer?

• A competitive rate of $35 per hour, offering a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Chef looking to continue their career in aged care catering.
• Permanent part-time employment with 15 hours per week, providing a regular weekend roster within an established catering operation.
• Saturday and Sunday shifts from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, giving you a consistent work schedule at Lake Cathie Manor.
• Relish Discounts across 650+ retailers, allowing you to access savings on eligible purchases from participating retailers and lifestyle brands.
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth and help you build on your existing culinary experience.
• Access to confidential employee wellbeing support through the EAP, helping you access assistance and resources when you need them.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of quality meals, ensuring food is nutritious, appetising and prepared in accordance with the requirements of an aged care environment.
• Undertake bulk cooking and food preparation, managing ingredients, preparation tasks and cooking processes to support efficient and timely meal service.
• Prepare texture-modified meals in accordance with residents' dietary requirements, ensuring appropriate preparation methods and food consistency are maintained.
• Work independently to coordinate daily kitchen duties, prioritise tasks and ensure meals are prepared and ready for service according to schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen by following established cleaning procedures and ensuring food preparation areas and equipment meet hygiene standards.
• Comply with food safety and workplace health and safety procedures, including correct food storage, safe handling practices and cross-contamination prevention.

About you

• You possess a recognised trade qualification in cookery and have the foundational knowledge required to perform professional kitchen duties.
• You have experience in bulk cooking and food preparation and can maintain quality and efficiency while preparing meals in larger quantities.
• You are capable of working independently, organising your workload and taking responsibility for completing kitchen duties to a high standard.
• You have an understanding of texture-modified meals and the importance of following individual dietary requirements in an aged care setting.
• You demonstrate reliability, attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining safe kitchen practices and delivering quality meals.

Required pre-employment checks: A satisfactory police check and current flu vaccination.

Bring your skills, reliability and passion for food to Cater Care and help make a positive difference at Lake Cathie Manor.