Chef Manager - Aged Care/Retirement

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: NSW: Northern NSW (Byron Bay,Tweed Heads) Job Category: Administration,Care Services,Communications,Customer Service,Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Kitchen,Safety, Health & Environment,Supervisor,Trade Qualified - Chef,Workplace Relations

• Weekdays only
• Work for a market leader with a talented & friendly team
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression

The Role Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint a Chef Manager at one of our key sites in Cundletown, NSW, weekdays only, 9:00 am till 17:30 pm. Organising day-to-day operations; this is the ideal role for someone who wants to provide a fantastic meal experience to our customers and values a well-run kitchen.

• Think on your feet: Quickly assess situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Manage a team: Lead, motivate, and support staff to achieve operational and service goals.
• Resident-focused: Prioritize resident satisfaction and well-being through attentive, compassionate service.

Job DescriptionWhat This Role Involves:

• Dual responsibilities in food preparation / presentation and site management
• Stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking
• Adherence to food hygiene & safety practices
• Demonstrable team management, development & leadership
• Assisting the broader team as required
• Regular client meetings and dietary updates

Desired Skills And ExperienceThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (desired)
• Previous experience in operating kitchens and/or site management
• Strong communication skills
• Pride in personal appearance & hygiene

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, circa $83,419 plus super
• A suite of discounts across major companies
• Support around further training, licensing and accreditations

Who We Are 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. The Next Step Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies. Please Note As a result of revised standards around health & well-being, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker. IND CCA # 4308