Weekend Chef

Contemporary Catering; Australia; In loco; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Contemporary Catering in Victoria is seeking an experienced chef to lead the kitchen in aged care settings, ensuring high-quality meals and compliant operations.

You will oversee a kitchen team, manage food costs, and maintain food safety standards while communicating with facility management, residents and families. This role offers opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive, family-owned business.

Competenze

• Chef qualifications required.
• Experience in aged care with understanding of modified textures.
• Ability to manage food costs and budgets within a facility.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance.
• Strong presentation and grooming.
• Openness to growth and internal transfers.

Mansioni

• Production and delivery of high-quality meals.
• Oversee and support resident dining experience.
• Lead & manage kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation.
• Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
• Stock control and ordering.
• Food cost management.
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families.

Conoscenze

Chef qualifications

Aged care experience

Food cost management

Leadership & teamwork

Food safety & WHS

Descrizione del lavoro

Posted Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 1:00 pm

• Competitive Award Rates
• Friendly and Supportive Team

Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992. We operate in over 40 locations throughout Victoria and New South Wales employing over 700 staff. We offer Opportunities for career development and progression.

About the role

• Production and delivery of high-quality meals
• Oversee and support resident dining experience
• Lead & manage kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation.
• Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
• Stock control and ordering
• Food cost management
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families

What you will bring:

• Chef Qualifications
• Experience within Aged Care with a strong understanding of modified texture and dietary needs
• Understanding of food cost management.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong personal presentation and grooming skills
• Internal transfers and opportunity for growth
• Learning and personal development opportunities
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistant Program for mental health and well-being support.
• Exclusive staff discounts and rewards program, giving you access to save on everyday products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values and respects diversity and inclusion.