Demi Chef - Daytime Patient Meals (Mon-Fri)

Cater Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and career devlopment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts across 650+ retailers

Job summary

Cater Care in Alphington, VIC is seeking a trade-qualified chef for a permanent, full-time role with a Monday to Friday daytime roster (10:00 am to 6:30 pm). The position offers a negotiable $70,000 per annum plus super, in a facility focused on patient health, nutrition, and presentation.

You will work with a dedicated kitchen team, applying modern techniques, maintaining high food safety standards, and providing professional, client-facing service in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certification required (Certificate III or equivalent).
• Proven culinary experience or strong desire to learn.
• Modern cooking techniques with ability to present great-looking and tasting food.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality patient meals using modern techniques.
• Execute bulk cooking, batch food preparation, and general kitchen duties including dishwashing.
• Guide catering assistants to maintain smooth kitchen workflows.
• Maintain high standards of food safety across all services.
• Work under supervision or independently and show professional service to clients.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or equivalent)

Job description

Cater Care in Alphington, VIC is seeking a trade-qualified chef for a permanent, full-time role with a Monday to Friday daytime roster (10:00 am to 6:30 pm). The position offers a negotiable $70,000 per annum plus super, in a facility focused on patient health, nutrition, and presentation.

You will work with a dedicated kitchen team, applying modern techniques, maintaining high food safety standards, and providing professional, client-facing service in a supportive, values-driven environment.