Traveling Chef for Aged Care Kitchens

Contemporarycatering; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Exclusive staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering in Victoria is seeking a Roving Chef to support our West Region Aged Care facilities. The role reports to the Operations Team and ensures smooth day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple sites.

You will prepare meals to the menu, maintain high quality and presentation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure safe hygiene and food safety documentation while assisting with scheduling and ordering procedures.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required or equivalent.
• Experience in Aged Care preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer apps (Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to the set menu.
• Ensure meals are high quality with excellent presentation.
• Communicate with Site Manager and Facility staff.
• Supervise kitchen staff and provide direction.
• Maintain safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Complete food safety documentation and stock control.
• Assist with staff schedules and shift coverage.

Skills

Aged Care exp

Western cooking

Food hygiene

Outlook

Staff supervision

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Contemporary Catering in Victoria is seeking a Roving Chef to support our West Region Aged Care facilities. The role reports to the Operations Team and ensures smooth day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple sites.

You will prepare meals to the menu, maintain high quality and presentation, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure safe hygiene and food safety documentation while assisting with scheduling and ordering procedures.