Job Type: Permanent - Part TimeLocation: NSW: WollongongJob Category: Aged Care/Retirement, Care Services, Cook, Food Safety, Food Service, Indigenous Participation, Texture Modified Food, Trade Qualified - ChefLooking for a rewarding permanent part-time role with stable, predictable weekend hours?
Whether your culinary expertise stems from aged care, fine dining, hotels, bustling cafés, or large-scale catering, we invite you to bring your passion and skills into a unique culinary environment.
We offer a supportive onboarding experience to help you seamlessly transition and master the specialized requirements of aged-care hospitality.Job DescriptionAs a Chef at Warrigal – Albion Park Rail, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day kitchen operations across the weekend and work independently.
You will have the opportunity to use the skills you've developed throughout your career while learning the requirements of an aged-care kitchen.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook fresh, quality meals for residentsComplete food preparation and bulk cookingPrepare texture-modified meals in line with resident dietary requirementsWork independently to manage the kitchen across the weekendComplete general kitchen duties, including dishwashing and clean-downMaintain high standards of food safety,



hygiene and cleanlinessFollow relevant dietary and food service requirementsDesired Skills And ExperienceWhat we're looking forTrade Certification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)Experience working in a skilled kitchen — whether that's a café, pub, restaurant, hotel, catering or aged-care environmentSomeone who is reliable, organised and comfortable working independentlyA positive attitude and willingness to learnA willingness to learn the specific requirements of aged-care catering, including IDDSI and texture-modified food preparationPosition-Specific ChecksTo be considered for this role, you must possess or be willing to obtain:A valid National Police CheckCurrent Influenza VaccinationWhy join us?
Permanent part-time position with consistent weekend hours16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pmBring your existing kitchen experience into a different environmentOpportunity to learn and develop your skills in aged-care cateringAbout Cater CareCater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering exceptional food and support services across multiple sectors, including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services.Our success is built on our core values of Care, Pride, and Community.
We are committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities, and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.If you're a qualified Chef looking for consistent weekend hours, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Chef - Aged Care/Retirement - Warrigal - Albion Park Rail (Wollongong)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Wollongong