Weekend Chef

Contemporary Catering; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts and rewards

Employee Assistance Program for mental

Well-being support

Job summary

Contemporary Catering in Victoria is seeking a Part Time Chef to join our friendly team, covering Saturday and Sunday shifts. You will produce and deliver high-quality meals, oversee resident dining experiences, and lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.

You will also manage food safety, WHS compliance, stock control, and food cost management while communicating with facility management, residents and families. This is a hands-on role in a supportive, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Chef qualifications required.
• Experience within aged care with an understanding of modified textures and dietary needs.
• Understanding of food cost management.

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

Education

Chef Qualifications

Job description

Posted Monday 26 October 2026 at 1:00 pm

• 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.