Lead Exceptional Aged Care Dining at Sisters of Mercy

Location: Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane, QLD
Job Type: Permanent part-time position - 30 hours per week
Roster: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 2:30 pm

Are you an experienced Chef Manager with a solid background in aged care leadership, resident-focused dining and bulk cooking operations?

Join Cater Care at Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane, and lead kitchen operations where exceptional food and quality care go hand in hand. Bring your aged care expertise to deliver high-quality meals, uphold food safety standards and enhance residents' wellbeing and quality of life.

What We Offer

- Above-award pay rates that recognise your skills and experience
- Ongoing training, development and career growth opportunities
- Employee benefits, including a uniform, discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
- Work-life balance with consistent Monday-Friday hours

What You'll Do

- Lead daily kitchen operations, overseeing bulk cooking, food preparation and seamless meal service
- Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, including texture-modified diets prepared to prescribed standards
- Uphold exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen presentation
- Oversee kitchen workflows to ensure efficient operations and consistent meal quality
- Foster a warm,



welcoming dining environment through attentive service and a strong focus on resident wellbeing

What You'll Bring

- A recognised trade qualification in commercial cookery and a current Food Safety Supervisor qualification
- Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role, ideally within aged care or retirement living
- Proven experience in bulk cooking or high-volume catering operations, delivering quality meals consistently
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe kitchen practices
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, a resident-first mindset and the ability to work autonomously
- Willingness to complete a satisfactory National Police Check and meet flu vaccination requirements in line with site requirements

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote Services.

Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we champion diversity, support work-life balance and provide excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Next Steps

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional food experiences for the people in our care.

Cater Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Chef Manager - Brisbane
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