Second Chef - Mount Eliza

Second Chef - Calm, Professional Healthcare Kitchen

Location: Mt Eliza, VIC
Salary: $75,000 + Super
Roster: Monday to Friday | 10:00am - 6:30pm

Cater Care is seeking a Second Chef to support the Head Chef at a wellness and mental health facility in Mt Eliza.

This is a great opportunity for a chef looking for a structured, Monday-to-Friday role in a supportive environment. Working in a healthcare setting, you’ll prepare meals for up to 60 guests on a four-week cycle menu, where food plays an important role in wellbeing, comfort and recovery.

We’re looking for a chef with strong cooking skills who takes pride in quality, consistency and teamwork, and enjoys creating food that genuinely makes a difference.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday roster with no weekend work
• Uniform provided and access to employee retail discounts across 650+ stores
• Career development, ongoing training and opportunities within a growing national organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Access to the Acacia Connection Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, including staff coordination, rosters and training
• Prepare and cook high-volume meals and tray service, ensuring consistent quality, presentation and timing
• Manage stock control, ordering, rotation, costs and waste
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, WHS and kitchen cleanliness
• Work closely with the Kitchen and Front of House teams to ensure smooth and efficient service

What You’ll Bring

• Trade-qualified Chef with experience in high-volume catering, ideally healthcare or institutional
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• Current driver’s licence, reliable transport and valid Australian work rights
• Flu vaccination and National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain

Your Approach

• Calm and professional, with a positive attitude
• Comfortable in a structured, care-focused environment
• Respectful of confidentiality and the sensitive nature of healthcare
• Passionate about creating quality meals that support wellbeing

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience. We operate across Aged Care, Education, and Retail sectors. Through our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we provide excellent career growth and a genuine work/life balance.

How To Apply

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.

Job Ref: 5712