CONTEMPORARY CATERING
CHEF
Mornington, 3931, Melbourne, Victoria
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
Full time
Posted 10/03/2025
Closed 09/04/2025
The business is looking to add an additional chef to their team. If you are at least Cert. IV in Commercial Cookery qualified and have over two years local experience and can manage the kitchen operations in a safe and efficient manner supporting and promoting our quality and safety culture, then perhaps this job is for you? You’ll need to prepare, cook and serve excellent quality food for clients, residents and customers in conjunction with the contractual requirements for the allocated site. You will ensure that all tasks associated with food production are performed with due regard for Health and Safety, Quality and Food Safety regulations.
You’ll also be required to engage with the resident population on a regular basis during meal service times to gauge feed back on meals and dinning service deliverables. You will be responsible for insuring that Contemporary Catering service standards are met and maintained for al aspect of catering services supplied including the front of house aspects relating to dining room set up and meal service standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Friendly and collaborative work environment
Task & Responsibilities
- Plan and control menu-based catering -follow prepared menus and recipes, ensure compliance with costing constraints, carry out catering control procedures (portions, stock control, food storage).
- Lead and direct people - model high standards of performance and behaviour, develop team commitment and cooperation, manage team performance, ensure staff comply with food safety standards and procedures.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining all service delivery responsibilities in the absence of the Chef Manager.
- Develop and Implement staff roster- contact casuals and cover unplanned absences with casual staff, working in conjunction with the Operations Manager on roster matters.
- Purchase and manage stock- implement the order and supply process, establish and implement stock control systems, develop optimum supply arrangements for the site, receive and store supplies appropriately.
- Prepare, cook and present food.
- Maintain client and resident satisfaction - ensure that personal hygiene and presentation standards are maintained to a high standard, strive to exceed client expectations.
- Engage one on one and as a group with the residents to build a rapport and relationship with the resident population. Develop and update industry knowledge - seek internal training opportunities appropriate for position as agreed with manager, update skills, knowledge and qualifications and licenses to maintain a high level of competence.
- Plan the catering for an event function- identify overall event objectives and scope, prepare the catering concept for an event or function, prepare and implement an operational plan for the catering of an event or function.
- Develop menus and meal plans to meet dietary and cultural requirements, evaluate meals and menus.
- Work with colleagues and clients - communicate effectively in the workplace, maintain personal presentation standards, work effectively in a team.
- Actively promote a strong resident/client centric culture with self and kitchen staff.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.
Qualification & Experience
- Cert IV in Commercial Cookery
- At least 2-3 years Australian Experience in Commercial Kitchen leadership roles.
- Demonstrated understanding of providing food service standards in Aged Care environment.
- Willingness to learn new skills and flexible to organisational requirements.
About Company
Contemporary Catering is a leading provider of high-quality catering services, specialising in aged care and residential catering solutions. With a focus on fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals, we deliver exceptional dining experiences tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our dedicated team is committed to excellence, innovation, and providing outstanding service across Australia.