At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and lead a supportive kitchen team on weekends.
- Company: Family-owned catering business with a focus on aged care since 1992.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career growth, mental health support, and exclusive staff discounts.
- Other info: Join a friendly team with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Chef qualifications and experience in aged care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
- Posted Monday 26 October 2026 at 1:00 pm
- Part Time Role – Saturday and Sunday
- Competitive Rates
- Friendly and Supportive Team
Contemporary Catering is a family owned and run business providing specialist catering services into Aged Care facilities of the highest standard since 1992.
We operate in over 40 locations throughout Victoria and New South Wales employing over 700 staff.
We offer Opportunities for career development and progression.
About the role
- 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
What you will bring
- 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values and respects diversity and inclusion.
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Weekend Chef employer: Contemporary Catering
Contemporary Catering is an exceptional employer that values its employees through a supportive and inclusive work culture, fostering strong relationships within its teams. As an Operations Manager, you will enjoy the opportunity to lead and develop frontline catering teams across multiple sites in Melbourne, with a focus on service excellence and compliance. The company’s family-owned ethos ensures a genuine commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
