Job Description

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

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Location: Port Macquarie

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Job Category: Aged Care/Retirement,Care Services,Communications,Cook,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef

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We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at Uniting Minaletta, Port Macquarie.

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Job Description

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In this role, you will take ownership of your shifts, ensure flawless kitchen standards, and deliver exceptional service to our community. If you are looking for a dynamic part time opportunity offering autonomy, variety, and competitive pay, we encourage you to apply.

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Roster:

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Key Responsibilities

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- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, efficient, and timely meal services.
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- Prepare standard menus as well as specialized, texture-modified, and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
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- Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring food flavor, optimal temperature, and appealing visual presentation.
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- Uphold rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards across all shifts.
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- Work collaboratively with staff to foster a productive, positive, and supportive kitchen culture.
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Desired Skills and Experience

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Qualifications & Requirements

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- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent qualification).
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- Proven background in fast-paced kitchens; experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality, or commercial catering is highly desirable.
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- Empathetic and dedicated to meeting individual dietary needs and preferences.
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- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills to maintain smooth operations during weekend shifts.
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Benefits & What We Offer

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- Hospitality Industry Award rates plus attractive weekend penalty rates ($40.16/hr Saturday, $48.20/hr Sunday).
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- Make a direct, positive impact on the health and happiness of aged care residents daily.
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- Consistent, set roster schedules with standard day shifts and no late nights.
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- Growth and career development opportunities across a nationwide organization.
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- Join a collaborative, respectful, and supportive workplace community.
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- Exclusive access to 450+ retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and uniforms provided.
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Who We Are

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Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

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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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Please Note

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As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

📌 Chef - Uniting Mingaletta Port Macquarie NSW
🏢 Cater Care Group
📍 Port Macquarie