Chef - Aged CareRetirement

Bring Your Culinary Skills to a Role That Makes a Difference 

Location: Lutheran Homes, Horsham VIC

Roster: Part-Time | Thursday to Sunday | 9:30am - 6:00pm 

Cater Care is seeking a qualified Chef to join our team at Lutheran Homes in Horsham.

If you're looking for a role that combines quality food, meaningful work and daytime hours, this opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference while enjoying excellent work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Day shifts only - no late nights or split shifts
• Stable Thursday to Sunday roster supporting work-life balance
• Career development and growth opportunities within a national hospitality provider
• Make a genuine difference through meaningful work that enhances residents' wellbeing
• Relish Retail Discounts at 450+ retailers, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About The Role

As Chef, you will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that enhance residents' wellbeing and dining experience. Working within an established kitchen team, you will ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to a welcoming dining environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for residents and staff
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and bulk meal production
• Prepare texture-modified meals with care and attention to individual dietary requirements
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness and workplace health compliance
• Contribute to a positive dining experience through professional and friendly service
• Support a safe, organised and efficient kitchen environment

About You

• Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for preparing quality food
• Aged care experience is desirable, but not essential

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.

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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