Relief Chef Manager – Victoria | Travel & Accommodation Provided

Get Paid to Travel, Lead Teams & Make an Impact Across Victoria
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity | Metro & Regional Victoria

Looking for a role that offers more than the same kitchen every day?

Join Cater Care as a Relief Chef Manager and support a diverse portfolio of sites across Victoria. Working across Aged Care, Education, Hospitals, Business & Industry, Residential Facilities and Youth Justice Centres, you'll step into kitchens where your leadership and culinary expertise make an immediate impact.

This unique opportunity combines the stability of a permanent full-time role with the variety of working across multiple locations, teams and sectors.

About The Role

Salary: $80,000 base + $10,000 travel allowance
Additional Benefits: Accommodation and meals provided when working in regional locations
Roster: Full Time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Sunday as required
Location: Victoria (Metro and Regional Travel Required)

Why You'll Love This Role

• Permanent full-time role offering both stability and variety
• Work across a diverse range of catering environments and industries
• Accommodation and meals provided during regional assignments
• Uniforms provided
• Career development and progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Access to discounts with 450+ retailers nationwide
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available
• Supportive, team-focused and inclusive work culture

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across a variety of Cater Care sites throughout Victoria
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals, including texture-modified foods
• Manage food production, labour resources and kitchen performance
• Maintain food safety, compliance and quality standards
• Support and lead kitchen teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

• Experienced Chef Managers seeking greater variety in their career
• Hospitality leaders who enjoy mentoring and supporting teams
• Chefs who thrive in different environments and adapt quickly
• Professionals who enjoy travel and working across multiple sites
• Strong operators who are equally comfortable cooking and leading a team

Essential Requirements

• Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check and National Police Check
• Flexibility to travel and work across different locations and sectors
• Must consistently demonstrate respectful and professional conduct with team, clients and customers.

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous Chef Manager or Site Management experience
• Strong knowledge of food and labour cost control
• Experience in aged care catering and texture-modified meals
• Strong leadership, communication and IT skills

About Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider operating across Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote Services.

Guided by our values of Care, Pride and Community, we are committed to creating inclusive workplaces, supporting work-life balance, and providing rewarding career opportunities for our people. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

The Next Step

Click "Apply for this job" to submit your application.

If your experience aligns with the role requirements, one of our recruitment team members will be in touch.

Please note: no agencies.

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