Description:
Bring Leadership, Care and Culinary Excellence Together
Location: Keyton – Highvale Retirement Village, Glen Waverley
Roster: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 9:30am - 6:00pm
Are you an experienced Chef who thrives on leadership, organisation, and creating exceptional dining experiences?
Cater Care is seeking a passionate and capable Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations at Highvale Retirement Village in Glen Waverley. This is more than a traditional chef role, it's an opportunity to combine your culinary expertise with meaningful work, leading a dedicated team while making a genuine difference to the daily lives of residents.
You'll enjoy the autonomy to run a well-organised kitchen, deliver nutritious and high-quality meals, and foster a positive team culture in an environment where your contribution is valued and appreciated.
What We Offer
Permanent full-time role offering stability and security
Lead your own kitchen and make a meaningful impact
Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow
Ongoing training and leadership development
Staff benefits and discounts at 450+ retailers nationwide
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Acacia Connection
Uniform provided
Rewarding work that enhances residents' wellbeing and quality of life
What You'll Be Doing
As Chef Manager, you'll take ownership of the kitchen's day-to-day operations while leading a team committed to excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, mentoring and motivating a dedicated culinary team
Overseeing all food preparation and presentation to ensure consistently high standards
Delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident needs and expectations
Managing large-scale catering operations efficiently and effectively
Driving a culture of exceptional customer service, care and professionalism
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards
Overseeing the preparation and presentation of texture-modified and specialised dietary meals
Managing kitchen administration, stock control and operational requirements
Reviewing and contributing to seasonal menu planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Experiences:
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Previous experience in a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar leadership role
Experience within aged care, healthcare or retirement living environments is highly regarded but not essential
Proven ability to manage large-scale catering operations and kitchen teams
Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and support others
Commitment to quality, safety and delivering exceptional dining experiences
Passion for creating meals that positively impact people's wellbeing
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.
Ready To Apply?
If you're looking for a leadership role that combines culinary excellence with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply for this Job" to submit your application. If your experience aligns with the role requirements, one of our Recruitment Coordinators will be in touch. No agencies please.
Please Note
In line with aged care industry requirements, successful applicants must provide evidence of a current annual influenza vaccination and complete a National Criminal History Check.
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