Chef Manager - Nambucca

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts across 650 retailers

Training and professional development

Employee benefits & wellbeingResources

Brand-new kitchen (Dec)

Job summary

Cater Care Group in NSW is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a brand-new kitchen at Uniting Pacifica, an 80-bed aged care residence in Nambucca Heads. The role offers a Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm roster and a meaningful opportunity to impact residents' wellbeing through quality meals.

With a brand-new kitchen scheduled for completion in December, you will oversee operations, ensure dietary requirements are met, and deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining food

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aged care catering is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Experience with bulk cooking and texture-modified diets.
• Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of kitchen operations.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check and meet flu vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Preparing meals through efficient bulk cooking.
• Delivering texture-modified meals in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Providing excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.
• Working independently to manage kitchen priorities and maintain consistent food quality.
• Supporting a positive, respectful and welcoming dining experience.

Skills

Aged care catering

Food safety & hygiene

Bulk cooking

Texture-modified diets

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Autonomy

Job description

Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Chef Manager,Customer Service,Food & Beverage

Great food. Meaningful work. A fresh start in a brand-new kitchen.

Chef Manager

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm

Food can bring comfort, create connection and make someone's day a little brighter.

Looking for a Chef Manager role where you can enjoy a consistent weekday roster while making a genuine difference to people's lives?

Cater Care is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join the team at Uniting Pacifica, an 80-bed aged care residence in beautiful Nambucca, NSW.

With a brand-new kitchen scheduled for completion in December, this is your opportunity to bring your experience, creativity and leadership to a kitchen environment focused on quality food and resident wellbeing.

Job Description

About the role

Working Monday to Friday, you'll oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while ensuring residents receive high-quality meals tailored to their individual dietary and texture-modified requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Preparing meals through efficient bulk cooking.
• Delivering texture-modified meals in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Providing excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.
• Working independently to manage kitchen priorities and maintain consistent food quality.
• Supporting a positive, respectful and welcoming dining experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in aged care catering is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
• Experience with bulk cooking and texture-modified diets.
• Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of kitchen operations.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check and meet flu vaccination requirements.

What's in it for you?

• $85,000 per annum for a permanent full-time position.
• Monday-to-Friday roster supporting work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new kitchen, scheduled for completion in December.
• A rewarding role where your work directly contributes to residents' wellbeing.
• Access to Cater Care's employee benefits and wellbeing resources.
• Relish Discounts across 650 retailers, helping you save on everyday purchases.
• Training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.