Second Chef - Calm, Professional Healthcare KitchenJob Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Mount ElizaJob Category: Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Second Chef,Trade Qualified - ChefLocation: Mt Eliza, VICSalary: $75,000 + SuperRoster: Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pmCater Care is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef at a wellness and mental health facility in Mt Eliza.This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a structured, Monday-to-Friday role in a supportive environment.
Working in a healthcare setting, you'll prepare meals for up to 60 guests on a four-week cycle menu, where food plays an important role in wellbeing, comfort and recovery.We're looking for a chef with strong cooking skills who takes pride in quality, consistency and teamwork, and enjoys creating food that genuinely makes a difference.What We OfferMonday to Friday roster with no weekend workUniform provided and access to employee retail discounts across 650+ storesCareer development, ongoing training and opportunities within a growing national organisationSupportive and collaborative team cultureAccess to the Acacia Connection Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, including staff coordination,



rosters and trainingPrepare and cook high-volume meals and tray service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and timingManage stock control, ordering, rotation, costs and wasteMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, WHS and kitchen cleanlinessWork closely with the Kitchen and Front of House teams to ensure smooth and efficient serviceDesired Skills And ExperienceWhat You'll BringTrade-qualified Chef with experience in high-volume catering, ideally healthcare or institutionalFood Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtainStrong food safety, hygiene and kitchen standardsCurrent driver's licence, reliable transport and valid Australian work rightsFlu vaccination and National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtainYour ApproachCalm and professional, with a positive attitudeComfortable in a structured, care-focused environmentRespectful of confidentiality and the sensitive nature of healthcarePassionate about creating quality meals that support wellbeingAbout UsCater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience.
We operate across Aged Care, Education, and Retail sectors.
Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we provide excellent growth opportunities and a genuine work/life balance.Job Ref: ****
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📌 Second Chef - Mount Eliza (Melbourne)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Melbourne