Introduction:

Step Into A Kitchen That's Ready For Robust Leadership

Position: Chef Manager

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Port Macquarie, NSW

Leadership can transform a kitchen.At Uniting Mingaletta, you'll have the opportunity to lead an established kitchen, support your team and deliver meals that residents look forward to every day. Join a kitchen where your experience is valued, your leadership is trusted and your work has a lasting impact on the people you serve.

What's In It For You

- A kitchen that's ready for your leadership, not one that needs rebuilding

- Monday to Friday hours that support a better work life balance
- The opportunity to shape a positive and engaged kitchen culture

- Relish discounts across more than 650 retailers

- Career development backed by a national Australian owned company
- A leadership team that values collaboration and practical support

Description:

What You'll Do

- Lead the day to day operation of the kitchen and set the standard for service

- Prepare fresh, nutritious meals including texture modified diets

- Deliver high quality bulk catering that meets resident and client expectations

- Maintain food safety, quality and compliance across all kitchen operations

- Coach, support and motivate your team to achieve consistent results

- Build positive relationships with residents, clients and site stakeholders





Skills and Experiences:

About You

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Proven experience leading a commercial kitchen with confidence

Strong knowledge of bulk catering and texture modified meals

Passion for developing teams and creating a positive kitchen culture

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently

Current Police Check and Flu Vaccination, or willingness to obtain before commencement

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.

How To Apply

If you're ready to lead a kitchen where your experience, leadership and passion for quality food will make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Cater Care.

Job Ref# - 5624

📌 Chef Manager - Port Macquarie, NSW
🏢 Cater Care Australia / Cater Care Services
📍 Port Macquarie