Chef / Cold Larder - Aged Care/Retirement

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Description:
Supporting Residents Through Food

Location: Alinea Koh-I-Noor, Wembley

Pay: $28.12/hr + Super

Roster: Part-time – 12 hours per week

Flexible options:

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday OR
• Tuesday & Thursday

Cater Care is seeking an enthusiastic Chef / Cold Larder to join our friendly kitchen team at our aged care site in Wembley.

In this hands-on role, you will prepare fresh, high-quality meals and support the daily dining experience for residents. You’ll work as part of a supportive team focused on delivering consistent, well-presented food in a caring environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical food preparation, teamwork, and stable weekday hours that support work-life balance.

What’s In It For You?

• Flexible roster to suit your availability
• Supportive, friendly kitchen team
• Build experience in aged care catering
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts across 450+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company uniform provided
• Inclusive, respectful workplace culture

Skills and Experiences:
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for residents and staff
• Support daily kitchen operations and bulk meal preparation
• Assemble salads, sandwiches, and cold dishes with consistency and care
• Prepare texture-modified meals as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene standards

About You

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in a similar role (aged care experience desirable, but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food presentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive, reliable and time-efficient approach to work
• Calm and organised in a busy kitchen environment

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

All applicants must have a current year flu vaccination and undertake a National Criminal History Check.

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