Elevate Your Culinary Career with Rewarding Weekend Kitchen Leadership

Location: Alphington, VIC
Job Type: Permanent Part-Time
Roster: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Remuneration: $39.12/hr (Saturday) | $48.21/hr (Sunday)

Step into a contemporary wellness clinic kitchen where wholesome nutrition meets genuine care. We are seeking a dedicated, forward-thinking Demi Chef looking for reliable weekend hours, attractive penalty rates, and a supportive team culture in Alphington. If you bring modern culinary flair and enjoy guiding a small kitchen team while maintaining the highest food standards, this is your opportunity to thrive.

What We Offer

- Premium weekend penalty rates with steady, guaranteed 16-hour weekly shifts
- Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Relish Discounts across 650+ retails
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A positive, collaborative kitchen environment built on Care, Pride, and Community

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver fresh, contemporary bulk cooking and meal preparation that balances taste, visual presentation, and nutritional wellness
- Maintain a high standard of care and unwavering adherence to strict food safety and kitchen hygiene protocols
- Support daily kitchen workflow, from food prep to dishwashing and cleanliness standards




- Guide catering assistants throughout service to ensure efficient, smooth kitchen delivery
- Provide warm, professional customer service and respectful client-facing interactions when required
- Work collaboratively under supervision as well as with complete autonomy during peak service times

About You

- Relevant Commercial Cookery Trade Certification (Certificate III or equivalent)
- Proven experience or a strong desire to learn, grow, and bring modern cooking techniques to life
- Natural leadership ability to guide assistants and maintain high kitchen expectations
- Calm, adaptable demeanor with the ability to work in a relaxed, happy, yet professional manner under pressure
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Willingness to complete required compliance checks, including a National Police Check and annual Flu Vaccination

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services). Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

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📌 Weekend Demi Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Cater Care
📍 Melbourne