Weekend Chef – Aged-Care Kitchen (Part-Time)

Cater Care; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cater Care is hiring a part-time Chef for Warrigal – Albion Park Rail to lead weekend kitchen operations and serve residents with quality meals, including texture-modified options. The role requires Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery and proven professional kitchen experience, with independence in an aged-care setting.

Join a leading Australian-owned contract caterer delivering meals across aged care, education, retail and remote services.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a professional kitchen—cafes, pubs, restaurants, hotels, catering or aged-care.
• Reliable, organised and comfortable working independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn aged-care catering requirements, including IDDSI and texture-modified food prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, quality meals for residents.
• Complete food preparation and bulk cooking.
• Prepare texture-modified meals in line with resident dietary requirements.
• Work independently to manage the kitchen across the weekend.
• Complete general kitchen duties, including dishwashing and clean-down.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Follow relevant dietary and food service requirements.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Reliability

Organised

Independent work

Willingness to learn

IDDSI knowledge

Education

Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cater Care is hiring a part-time Chef for Warrigal – Albion Park Rail to lead weekend kitchen operations and serve residents with quality meals, including texture-modified options. The role requires Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery and proven professional kitchen experience, with independence in an aged-care setting.

Join a leading Australian-owned contract caterer delivering meals across aged care, education, retail and remote services.