Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Care Services,Chef Manager,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen
Job Description
Join Cater Care as a Chef Manager
Location:
Horsham, Victoria
Salary:
$90,000 per annum + Super
Retention Bonus:
$1,500 after 3 months and an additional $1,500 after 6 months
Roster:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Cater Care Australia 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 450 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
About You
Relevant Trade Qualification and current Food Safety Supervisor Certification
Previous experience managing kitchen operations and/or hospitality sites
Solid 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
Requirements
All applicants must have a current flu vaccination for the year and undergo a National Criminal History Check.
About Cater Care
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.
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📌 Chef Manager - Horsham
🏢 Cater Care Group
📍 Horsham