Job Description
Join Cater Care as a Chef Manager
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Location:
Horsham, Victoria
Salary:
$85,000 per annum + Super
Retention Bonus:
$1,500 after 3 months and an additional $1,500 after 6 months
Roster:
Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Cater Care is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at our aged care residence in Horsham.
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This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance with food safety standards, resident satisfaction, and strong team performance. If you're passionate about leading people and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals in an aged care workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
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What We Offer
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Monday - Friday roster with no split shifts, providing an excellent work-life balance and evenings at home
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Competitive salary package plus superannuation, with a $1,500 retention bonus after 3 months and an additional $1,500 after 6 months
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Uniform provided, along with ongoing training and career development opportunities
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Employee discounts at over 650+ retailers and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential health and wellbeing support
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead food preparation, presentation, and daily kitchen operations
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Manage food and labour costs to achieve budget targets
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Order, control, and maintain stock inventory levels
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Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
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Lead, develop, and support kitchen team members
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Prepare texture-modified meals and oversee bulk meal production
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About You
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Relevant Trade Qualification and current Food Safety Supervisor Certification
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Previous experience managing kitchen operations and/or hospitality sites
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Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
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Significant experience within hospitality, catering, aged care, or healthcare food services
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Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities
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Professional approach to presentation, hygiene, and workplace standards
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Please Note
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All applicants must have a current flu vaccination for the year and undergo 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 - Horsham
🏢 Cater Care Group
📍 Horsham