Full-Time Chef - Retirement Village

Bring Comfort, Care and Great Food to Our Community

Chef | Full-Time
Keyton – Highvale Retirement Village
Monday to Friday | 9:30am – 6:00pm

At Cater Care, every meal is an opportunity to enhance wellbeing and bring comfort to our residents. We are seeking a dedicated Chef to join our team at Highvale Retirement Village in Glen Waverley, where you will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support health, happiness, and quality of life.

This is more than a cooking role, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive community, while enjoying a stable weekday roster and genuine work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Daytime hours only - finish by 6:00pm
• No late nights or split shifts
• Consistent, predictable weekend roster
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Career growth within a national organisation
• Employee benefits: discounts at 450+ retailers, EAP support & provided uniform

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for residents and staff
• Assist with bulk meal preparation and daily kitchen operations
• Deliver friendly and efficient service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen
• Follow food safety and workplace health standards
• Prepare texture-modified meals with care and attention

About You

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar role (aged care experience desirable but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and passion for creating great food

About Cater Care

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.

Next Steps

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.

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