
Chef Manager - Aged Care/Retirement - Penrith, NSW
Cater Care
Posted 12 hours ago
The Role:
Cater Care Australia seeks to appoint a passionate Chef Manager at one of our key aged care sites in Penrith.
Organising day-to-day operations; this is the ideal role for someone who wants to provide a fantastic meal experience to our residents and values a well-run kitchen without working weekends.
Roster: 6am to 2.30pm
Salary: Circa $80,000 plus super
What This Role Involves:
- Dual responsibilities in food preparation / presentation and site management
- Overall cost management with a focus on food and labour costs
- Ongoing Menu Development & Refinement
- Demonstrable team management, development & leadership
- Preparing and presenting texture modified meals.
- Bulk cooking experience required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
- Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Experience with managing labour, food & operational costs
- Previous experience in operating kitchens and/or site management
- Strong communication skills
- Pride in personal appearance & hygiene
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary package with parking locally
- Excellent career prospects within a fast-paced growing company
- Structured leadership development program
- A suite of exclusive discounts across major companies
Why Work For Us:
We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.
Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.
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:
As a result of revised standards around health & well-being in the aged care industry, all applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History
Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Qualifications will be requested and checked for shortlisted applicants when required.
About Cater Care
Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider which is 100% Australian owned and operated. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia.
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