Weekend Chef: Lead Aged-Care Kitchen & Dining

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 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.