Great food. Meaningful work. A fresh start in a brand-new kitchen.

Chef Manager

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 opportunity to bring your experience, creativity and leadership to a kitchen environment focused on quality food and resident wellbeing.

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.

What you'll bring

- Previous experience in aged care catering is essential.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements.
- Experience with bulk cooking and texture-modified diets.
- Excellent communication, organization 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.
- Monday-to-Friday roster supporting work-life balance.
- The opportunity to work in a brand-new kitchen, scheduled for completion in December.
- A rewarding role where your work directly contributes to residents' wellbeing.
- Access to Cater Care's employee benefits and wellbeing resources.
- Relish Discounts across 650 retailers, helping you save on everyday purchases.
- Training and professional development opportunities to support your growth opportunities.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an experienced aged care Chef Manager who combines culinary skill with genuine care for people, we'd love to hear from you.

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