Permanent - Full Time - Chef Manager - Uniting - Mingaletta

Cater Care; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts across 650 retails

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Monday to Friday roster

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the Mingaletta kitchen in Port Macquarie. You will prepare meals, supervise the team, and ensure quality dining experiences for residents in an aged care setting.

This permanent full-time role offers a Monday‑to‑Friday roster, texture-modified meal expertise, and a commitment to food safety and customer service. You’ll work independently, maintain high kitchen standards, and support residents’ health and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor certification required.
• Experience in bulk cooking for large groups.
• Experience with texture-modified meals.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Commitment to high standards in food preparation and resident dining.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking quality meals, including bulk food production.
• Preparing texture-modified meals in line with dietary requirements.
• Managing daily kitchen activities and working independently.
• Maintaining high standards across food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Food safety supervision

Bulk cooking

Texture-modified meals

Independent worker

Hospitality focus

Job description

Great food. Great people. A role with purpose.

Chef Manager

Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week

Are you a passionate Chef Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can put your culinary skills to good use while enjoying a consistent Monday-to-Friday roster?

Cater Care is seeking a motivated and hands-on Chef Manager to join our team at Uniting – Mingaletta in Port Macquarie.

This is an opportunity to bring your food expertise, leadership and customer service skills into an aged care environment where quality meals and positive dining experiences make a genuine difference every day.

The opportunity

You’ll take an active role in the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency and attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking quality meals, including bulk food production.
• Preparing texture-modified meals in line with dietary requirements.
• Managing daily kitchen activities and working independently.
• Maintaining high standards across food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

What you’ll bring

• Current Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Experience in food preparation and bulk cooking.
• Understanding of texture-modified food requirements.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A genuine passion for food, hospitality and customer service.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Police Check, meet flu vaccination requirements and satisfy applicable NDIS screening requirements.

What’s in it for you?

At Cater Care, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Enjoy benefits including:

• Relish Discounts across 650 retails.
• Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your hospitality career.
• A consistent Monday-to-Friday working roster.