Job Description
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
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Location: Craigieburn
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Job Category: Chef Manager,Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef
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Take the Lead as Our Next Chef Manager
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Location: Craigieburn, Victoria
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Salary: $80,000 p.a. + Super
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Roster: Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm
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Step into a key operational role with Cater Care as Chef Manager in Craigieburn. We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage day-to-day kitchen workflow, ensure superior food presentation, uphold strict health and hygiene standards, and drive performance across the local culinary team.
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Job Description
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What We Offer
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Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts, giving you excellent work-life balance and evenings free
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Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
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Employee discounts at over 650+ retailers
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential health and wellbeing support
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Key Responsibilities
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Direct day-to-day kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and service execution to ensure maximum efficiency during peak hours
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Drive menu development and food preparation while ensuring exceptional standards of quality, taste, and presentation
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Manage stock ordering, inventory tracking, and cost-control measures to actively minimise food wastage
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Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, hygiene,



and kitchen cleanliness regulations
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Deliver an engaging, professional presence in an open-kitchen environment and assist with general hospitality duties as required
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About You
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Experienced Chef Manager, or Senior Cook holding relevant Trade Qualification, Food Safety Supervisor Certification, and a driver's license
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Demonstrated capability in leading small teams, managing daily kitchen workflows, and maintaining operational efficiency
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Well-organised multi-tasker with strong verbal communication skills and basic proficiency in Google Workspace
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Dedicated to maintaining superior food quality, presentation, and workplace safety standards at all times
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Positive, approachable, and versatile professional who thrives in an open kitchen and readily assists across overall business operations
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Please Note
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Successful applicants must be willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check.
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About Us
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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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📌 Chef Manager - Craigieburn (South Australia)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 South Australia