Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: NSW : Lake Cathie

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

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Chef – Lake Cathie Manor

Permanent Part-Time | $35 per hour | 15 hours per week

Cater Care is seeking a qualified and dependable Chef to join our team at Lake Cathie Manor in Lake Cathie, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who enjoys working independently and wants to contribute to the quality of life of aged care residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

What's on offer?

- A competitive rate of $35 per hour, offering a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Chef looking to continue their career in aged care catering.
- Permanent part-time employment with 15 hours per week, providing a regular weekend roster within an established catering operation.
- Saturday and Sunday shifts from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, giving you a consistent work schedule at Lake Cathie Manor.
- Relish Discounts across 650+ retailers, allowing you to access savings on eligible purchases from participating retailers and lifestyle brands.
- Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth and help you build on your existing culinary experience.
- Access to confidential employee wellbeing support through the EAP, helping you access assistance and resources when you need them.

Your Responsibilities

Desired Skills and Experience

- Prepare and cook a variety of quality meals, ensuring food is nutritious, appetising and prepared in accordance with the requirements of an aged care environment.
- Undertake bulk cooking and food preparation,



managing ingredients, preparation tasks and cooking processes to support efficient and timely meal service.
- Prepare texture-modified meals in accordance with residents' dietary requirements, ensuring appropriate preparation methods and food consistency are maintained.
- Work independently to coordinate daily kitchen duties, prioritise tasks and ensure meals are prepared and ready for service according to schedule.
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen by following established cleaning procedures and ensuring food preparation areas and equipment meet hygiene standards.
- Comply with food safety and workplace health and safety procedures, including correct food storage, safe handling practices and cross-contamination prevention.

About You

- You possess a recognised trade qualification in cookery and have the foundational knowledge required to perform skilled kitchen duties.
- You have experience in bulk cooking and food preparation and can maintain quality and efficiency while preparing meals in larger quantities.
- You are capable of working independently, organising your workload and taking responsibility for completing kitchen duties to a high standard.
- You have an understanding of texture-modified meals and the importance of following individual dietary requirements in an aged care setting.
- You demonstrate reliability, attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining safe kitchen practices and delivering quality meals.

Required pre-employment checks: A satisfactory police check and current flu vaccination. Ready for your next opportunity?

Bring your skills, reliability and passion for food to Cater Care and help make a positive difference at Lake Cathie Manor.

Apply today!

Job Ref# - 6045

📌 Chef - Lake Cathie
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Lake Cathie