Chef - Warrigal Care Mt Terry - Albion Park NSW

Cater Care; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts (retail)

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Chef for Warrigal Care Mt Terry in Albion Park, NSW. This part-time role focuses on high-volume cooking, delivering quality meals and tailored diets for residents in a supportive aged care setting.

Roster is Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with a stable day shift and no late nights. The position offers competitive weekend rates and uniform provision within a nationwide contracting group.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience in fast-paced kitchens; experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial catering is desirable.
• Empathetic and dedicated to meeting dietary needs and preferences.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills to maintain smooth operations during weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, temperature, and presentation.
• Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a productive and supportive kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Time management

Customer-focused

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chef - Warrigal Care Mt Terry - Albion Park NSW

Craft more than meals—create moments of joy! Join Warrigal Care as a Chef and elevate daily dining in a warm, supportive community.

Are you an efficient, trade-qualified Chef with a passion for high-volume culinary excellence? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at Warrigal Care - Mt Terry, driving quality bulk cooking and seamless meal delivery. In this role, you will take ownership of your shifts, ensure flawless kitchen standards, and deliver exceptional service to our community. If you are looking for a dynamic part time opportunity offering autonomy, variety, and competitive pay, we encourage you to apply.

Roster:

Wednesday & Thursday 6:00 am to 2:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
• Tailored Dining & Nutrition: Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, optimal temperature, and appealing visual presentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with staff to foster a productive, positive, and supportive kitchen culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
• Relevant Experience: Proven background in fast-paced kitchens; experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial catering is highly desirable.
• Resident-Focused Approach: Empathetic and dedicated to meeting individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Leadership & Reliability: Self-motivated with strong organizational skills to maintain smooth operations during weekend shifts.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Competitive Remuneration: Hospitality Industry Award rates plus attractive weekend penalty rates ($40.16/hr Saturday, $48.20/hr Sunday).
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct, positive impact on the health and happiness of aged care residents daily.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent, set roster schedules with standard day shifts and no late nights.
• Career Advancement: Growth and professional development opportunities across a nationwide organization.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative, respectful, and supportive workplace community.
• Perks & Wellbeing: Exclusive access to 450+ retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and uniforms provided.

Who We Are

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.

Please Note

As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.