Chef Manager - Aged Care Kitchen Leader

Cater Care Group; Horsham; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cater Care Group in Horsham, Victoria is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at our aged care residence. This hands-on leadership role oversees day-to-day cooking, ensuring high food quality, safety standards, resident satisfaction, and strong team performance.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with no split shifts, a competitive salary of $85,000 per annum plus super, and retention bonuses of $1,500 after 3 months and after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and current Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and hospitality sites.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience within hospitality, catering, aged care or healthcare food services.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities.
• Professional approach to presentation, hygiene and workplace standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation, presentation, and daily kitchen operations.
• Manage food and labour costs to achieve budget targets.
• Order, control, and maintain stock inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Lead, develop, and support kitchen team members.
• Prepare texture-modified meals and oversee bulk meal production.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Trade Qualification

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Cater Care Group in Horsham, Victoria is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at our aged care residence. This hands-on leadership role oversees day-to-day cooking, ensuring high food quality, safety standards, resident satisfaction, and strong team performance.

The role offers a Monday–Friday roster with no split shifts, a competitive salary of $85,000 per annum plus super, and retention bonuses of $1,500 after 3 months and after 6 months.