Head Chef - Aged Care Culinary Lead (Mon-Fri)

Cater Care Group; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef for Warrigal, Albion Park Rail. Join our team to lead daily kitchen operations, deliver nutritious meals, and ensure high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction.

You will manage bulk cooking, meal presentation, and dietary accommodations while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and a focus on quality dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification in cookery.
• Experience in commercial cooking, bulk catering or a similar kitchen environment.
• Understanding of aged care food service and texture-modified diets.
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to food quality.
• Professional, hands-on approach and passion for resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and bulk cooking to ensure timely, consistent meals.
• Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals meeting residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Prepare texture-modified meals per dietary requirements.
• Coordinate tray service and meal presentation.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.
• Support efficient kitchen operations and maintain food safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Bulk catering

Kitchen operations

Resident-focused service

Education

Trade qualification in cookery

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef for Warrigal, Albion Park Rail. Join our team to lead daily kitchen operations, deliver nutritious meals, and ensure high standards of food safety and resident satisfaction.

You will manage bulk cooking, meal presentation, and dietary accommodations while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and a focus on quality dining experiences for residents.