At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality meals in an aged care environment.
- Company: Cater Care, a 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, retention bonuses, uniform, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts for great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by providing nutritious meals and leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Relevant trade qualification and food safety certification required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 85000 $ per year.
Join Cater Care as a Chef Manager in Horsham, Victoria.
Salary: $85,000 per annum + Super
Retention Bonus: $1,500 after 3 months and an additional $1,500 after 6 months
Roster: Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cater Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at our aged care residence in Horsham. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance with food safety standards, resident satisfaction, and strong team performance. If you're passionate about leading people and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals in an aged care environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Monday - Friday roster with no split shifts, providing an excellent work-life balance and evenings at home
- Competitive salary package plus superannuation, with a $1,500 retention bonus after 3 months and an additional $1,500 after 6 months
- Uniform provided, along with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Employee discounts at over 650+ retailers and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential health and wellbeing support
Key Responsibilities
- Lead food preparation, presentation, and daily kitchen operations
- Manage food and labour costs to achieve budget targets
- Order, control, and maintain stock inventory levels
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Lead, develop, and support kitchen team members
- Prepare texture-modified meals and oversee bulk meal production
Desired Skills and Experience
- Relevant Trade Qualification and current Food Safety Supervisor Certification
- Previous experience managing kitchen operations and/or hospitality sites
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Significant experience within hospitality, catering, aged care, or healthcare food services
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities
- Professional approach to presentation, hygiene, and workplace standards
Please Note
All applicants must have a current flu vaccination for the year and undergo a National Criminal History Check.
About Us
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services). Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
Chef Manager – Horsham employer: Cater Care Group
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