Weekend Chef

Contemporary Catering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive staff discounts

Job summary

Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business delivering high-quality catering to aged care facilities across Victoria and NSW. We are seeking an experienced chef to oversee production, delivery, and resident dining in Geelong, ensuring compliant, cost-conscious operations while leading a dedicated kitchen team.

Ideal candidates will have chef qualifications, aged care experience with modified texture knowledge, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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.