4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Salary: $79,000.00 - $80,000.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: NSW: Sydney
Job Category: Care Services, Chef Manager, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Indigenous Participation, Kitchen, Trade Qualified - Chef
Lead the Kitchen That Nourishes Thousands Every Day
Position: Chef Manager
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Pay: $79,000 - $80,000 per year
Every meal you prepare can make a real difference to someone's day. Join our large-scale kitchen and lead the team behind nutritious meals for children, aged care residents, hospitals and community customers across Australia. If you're an experienced Chef Manager who enjoys leading people, maintaining high food standards and working in a purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Job DescriptionWhat's In It For You
- Permanent full time role with long term job security
- Opportunities for career growth
- Lead an experienced production kitchen in a supportive environment
- Monday - Friday roster, enjoy your weekends Make a meaningful impact by preparing meals for people who rely on specialised nutrition
Desired Skills And ExperienceWhat You'll Do
- Plan and coordinate daily food production to meet customer demand
- Prepare and oversee bulk cooking of texture modified and specialised meals
- Lead, train and support kitchen staff to achieve daily production goals
- Monitor food quality, food safety and HACCP compliance
- Manage stock, ordering, budgets, rostering, and kitchen operations efficiently
About You
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management & Diploma of Hospitality Management are essential
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
- Confidence preparing bulk meals and texture modified food products
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
- Food Handler Certificate required, with Food Safety Supervisor Certificate highly regarded
Why Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering exceptional food and support services across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Our success is built on our values of Care, Pride, and Community. We are committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.
Chef Manager employer: Cater Care
Cater Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a School Dining Lead Chef, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a school-term roster that promotes work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives through nutritious meal preparation in a prestigious Western Australian school.
