This is a Chef - Aged Care/Retirement role with Cater Care based in Tweed Heads, NSW, AU Cater Care Role Seniority - mid level More about the Chef - Aged Care/Retirement role at Cater Care Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: NSW: Northern NSW (Byron Bay,Tweed Heads) Job Category: Care Services,Customer Service,Food Safety,Kitchen,Trade Qualified - Chef Job Description About The Role: Cater Care is seeking a full-time Chef to join our Ballina aged care site. In this role, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals in a modern, well-equipped kitchen while supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents. More than just a cooking role, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive team environment that values teamwork, creativity, and genuine care. Roster: Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30am - 5:30pm(38 hrs/week) What You’ll Be Doing Create and present fresh, delicious meals for residents and staff Support daily kitchen operations and bulk meal preparation Deliver friendly, efficient service with a smile Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen Follow food and general safety practices Prepare and present texture-modified foods with care and precision Desired Skills And Experience What You’ll Bring: Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) Previous experience in a similar role (aged care experience preferred but not essential) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail A positive attitude and passion for great food What We Offer Hospitality industry award super & penalties Uniform provided Staff benefits and retail discounts (450 stores nationwide!) Training and support for further skills Access to EAP services via Acacia Connection 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. 4677 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Cater Care team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Preparing nutritious meals Supporting kitchen operations Maintaining kitchen safety Key Strengths Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery ️ Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Experience in aged care ⏰ Time management skills Positive attitude A Final Note: This is a role with Cater Care not with Hatch.
