Breakfast Chef - Aged Care

About the role

Cater Care is looking for a passionate and skilled culinary professional to join its team at Uniting Mingaletta in Port Macquarie. You will lead daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety standards and prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role suits someone who wants autonomy, variety and a stable full-time position with consistent morning shifts and early finishes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality, efficient and timely meal services.
• Prepare standard menus alongside specialized, texture-modified and therapeutic diets tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain culinary standards for flavour, temperature and visual presentation.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards and help build a positive kitchen culture.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
• Background in fast-paced kitchens; experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or commercial catering is highly desirable.
• Empathy for individual dietary needs and strong organisation skills for weekend shifts.
• Current year flu vaccination and willingness to complete a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

What we offer

• Day-shift roster (Thursday, Friday and Monday 6am-2pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am-5:30pm) with no late nights.
• Hospitality Industry Award rates plus weekend penalty rates.
• Career growth opportunities, 600+ retail discounts, EAP access and provided uniforms.