Lead Aged-Care Kitchen Chef | Team Leader & Menu Expert

Contemporary Catering; Victoria; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Contemporary Catering, a family-owned provider of specialist catering to aged care facilities in Victoria and NSW, seeks an experienced chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meals.

You will oversee resident dining, manage a kitchen team, and maintain strict food safety, WHS, and quality standards while controlling stock and costs. Growth and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary expertise with high-quality meal production.
• Knowledge of food safety and WHS standards for aged care.
• Experience delivering modified textures and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver high-quality meals.
• Oversee resident dining experience.
• Lead and manage kitchen team for smooth operation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS and quality standards.
• Manage stock control and ordering.
• Control food costs and waste.
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Aged Care experience

Cost management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Chef qualification

Job description

Contemporary Catering, a family-owned provider of specialist catering to aged care facilities in Victoria and NSW, seeks an experienced chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meals.

You will oversee resident dining, manage a kitchen team, and maintain strict food safety, WHS, and quality standards while controlling stock and costs. Growth and development opportunities are available.