Get Paid to Travel, Lead Teams & Make an Impact Across Victoria
Job Type: Full-time | 40 hours per weekSalary: $80,000 base + $10,000 travel allowance
About The Role
Join Cater Care as a Relief Chef Manager and bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a variety of sites across Victoria.
Supporting locations across Aged Care, Education, Hospitals, Business & Industry, Residential Facilities and Youth Justice Centres, you'll step into different kitchens, support teams, maintain high food standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the stability of a full-time role while experiencing the variety of working across different locations, teams and catering environments.
Regular travel and overnight stays across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne are required.
What We Offer
Full-time role with job security and career development opportunities
$10,000 annual travel allowance
Accommodation and meals provided during regional assignments
Variety of work across diverse catering environments and locations
Uniforms provided, plus access to discounts at 450+ retailers and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
24/07/2026
29/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
VIC: Melbourne
Aged Care/Retirement,Chef Manager,Customer Service,Food Safety,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations across multiple Cater Care sites throughout Victoria
Prepare high-quality meals,



including texture-modified foods
Manage food production, labour resources and kitchen performance
Maintain food safety, compliance and quality standards
Support and develop kitchen teams to deliver exceptional service
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Experienced Chef Manager or kitchen leader with robust operational skills
Adaptable and confident working across fast-paced, multi-site environments
Comfortable balancing hands-on cooking with kitchen operations and cost control
Experience in aged care catering, texture-modified meals or multi-site catering is highly regarded
Strong communication, leadership and computer skills with a focus on quality service
What You'll Need
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
Flexibility to travel and work across different locations and sectors
About Cater Care
Cater Care is a leading 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider delivering food services across Aged Care, Education, Healthcare, Business & Industry, Retirement Living and Remote Services.
Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces, supporting work-life balance and providing rewarding career opportunities.
We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
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📌 Relief Chef Manager - Multiple Sites Across Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Melbourne