Introduction:
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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 skilled who enjoys working independently and wants to contribute to the quality of life of aged care residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

Description:
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 qualified 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.

Skills and Experiences:
Your responsibilities

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 professional 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 Australia u002F Cater Care Services
📍 Lake Cathie