Excellent food. Meaningful work. A fresh start in a brand-new kitchen.
Chef Manager
Uniting Pacifica | Nambucca, NSW
Permanent Full-Time | $85,000 per annum
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Food can bring comfort, create connection and make someone's day a little brighter.
Looking for a Chef Manager role where you can enjoy a consistent weekday roster while making a genuine difference to people's lives?
Cater Care is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join the team at Uniting Pacifica, an 80-bed aged care residence in beautiful Nambucca, NSW.
With a brand-new kitchen scheduled for completion in December, this is your prospect to bring your experience, creativity and leadership to a kitchen setting focused on quality food and resident wellbeing.
Description:
About the role
Working Monday to Friday, you'll oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while ensuring residents receive high-quality meals tailored to their individual dietary and texture-modified requirements.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
Preparing meals through efficient bulk cooking.
Delivering texture-modified meals in line with residents' dietary requirements.
Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
Providing excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.
Working independently to manage kitchen priorities and maintain consistent food quality.
Supporting a positive,
respectful and welcoming dining experience.
Skills and Experiences:
What you'll bring
Previous experience in aged care catering is essential.
Relevant trade qualification in commercial cookery.
Current Food Safety Supervisor qualification.
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
Experience with bulk cooking and texture-modified diets.
Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills.
The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of kitchen operations.
Willingness to complete a National Police Check and meet flu vaccination requirements.
What's in it for you?
$85,000 per annum for a permanent full-time position.