Description:
Second Chef - Calm, Professional Healthcare Kitchen
Location: Mt Eliza, VIC
Salary: Circa $75K - $80K + Super (depending on experience)
Roster: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pm
Cater Care is seeking a passionate and reliable Second Chef to support the Head Chef at a wellness and mental health facility in Mt Eliza.
This is not your typical high-pressure kitchen role. Our site operates within a healthcare environment, where food is an important part of wellbeing, comfort, recovery, and routine.
We’re looking for a chef who brings both strong cooking skills and a calm, supportive approach to the kitchen. Someone who values consistency, teamwork, and creating meals that genuinely make people feel cared for.
If you enjoy purpose-driven hospitality, structured hours, and being part of a positive team culture, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday roster - no weekend work
- Provided uniform
- Career development opportunities within a growing national organisation
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee retail discounts across 450+ stores
- Access to the Acacia Connection Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, including coordination of staff, rosters, and training
- Undertake hands-on cooking across bulk meal preparation and tray service
- Prepare high-volume meals to specification with consistent quality, presentation, and timing
- Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, cost management, and waste reduction
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, WHS, and cleanliness standards
- Support clear communication between Kitchen and Front of House to ensure smooth service delivery
Skills and Experiences:
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Trade qualified Chef (Commercial Cookery or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Chef or Second Chef in high-volume institutional or healthcare catering
- Current driver’s licence, reliable transport, and valid Australian work rights
Professional Requirements
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards in a healthcare environment
- Clear, respectful communication and ability to support team coordination
Personal Attributes & Approach
- Calm, composed, and professional in your approach to kitchen work
- Comfortable working in a structured, care-focused environment (not high-pressure or aggressive kitchen culture)
- Respectful of boundaries, confidentiality, and the sensitivity of a healthcare setting
- Genuine interest in how food supports wellbeing and daily experience
About Us
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across Aged Care, Education, and Retail sectors. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we provide excellent career growth and a genuine work/life balance.
How To Apply
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
All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
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