Weekend Chef - Aged-Care Kitchen, Part-Time 16h

Cater Care; Bundanoon; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a trade-qualified Chef for Warrigal Bundanoon to cover weekend shifts in a dedicated aged-care kitchen. You’ll bring your commercial cookery skills to prepare and cook quality meals, manage food prep and bulk cooking, and craft texture-modified options for residents.

This permanent part-time role offers 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, within a supportive team focused on care, pride and community.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in a professional kitchen (caf%C3%A9, pub, restaurant, hotel, catering or aged-care).
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn aged-care catering requirements, including IDDSI.

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

Reliable

Organised

Independent work

Willing to learn

Education

Trade Certification in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a trade-qualified Chef for Warrigal Bundanoon to cover weekend shifts in a dedicated aged-care kitchen. You’ll bring your commercial cookery skills to prepare and cook quality meals, manage food prep and bulk cooking, and craft texture-modified options for residents.

This permanent part-time role offers 16 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, within a supportive team focused on care, pride and community.