Weekend Chef

Contemporary Catering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering in Geelong is seeking a part-time cook to produce and deliver high-quality meals for Aged Care facilities. You will oversee resident dining, lead the kitchen team, and ensure smooth operations while maintaining food safety and WHS compliance.

You bring chef qualifications, aged care experience, and a proactive approach to cost control and continuous improvement. Training, development opportunities, and support are provided in a friendly, equal-opportunity team.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care food service and modified textures.
• Understanding of food cost management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver high-quality meals.
• Oversee resident dining experience.
• Lead and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety, WHS and quality compliance.
• Stock control and cost management.
• Communicate with facility management, residents and families.

Skills

Aged Care experience

Food cost management

Continuous improvement

Professional presentation

Learning and development

Education

Chef qualifications

Job description

• Part Time Role – Saturday and Sunday
• Competitive 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.