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Posted 01 September, 2026

Chef Manager - St Joseph's Coffs Harbour

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St Joseph's - Coffs Harbour, 37 Azalea Avenue, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia Full Time
Reference: 487_674236_32661

  • Location - St Joseph's - Coffs Harbour
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Pay rate – $49.40 per hour + superannuation
  • Not-for-profit employer, so pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! This year we’ll celebrate our 30 years in care, we now have 5000+ employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

As a member of the Leadership team, you will be managing the smooth operation of the home’s commercial kitchen and dining service, enabling our residents to enjoy a variety of fresh, nutritious meals on a daily basis. The dining experience for our residents is really important, meals needs to be creatively presented and tasty.

About the Role:

  • Preparing fresh and nutritious meals for residents in line with their dietary needs
  • Managing all resources within the kitchen including equipment and food supplies within your approved budget
  • Maintaining a hygienically clean kitchen that is fully compliant with the Aged Care quality standards

To be successful in this role you’ll need

  • A heart and passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Experience leading a team
  • Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
  • Basic Food safety Practices Certificate
  • Good understanding of food safety practices, kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
  • Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety
  • An understanding of modified diets
  • Ability to work independently and part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
  • NDIS and Police check clearance or willing to obtain

What we can offer you

  • Competitive hourly pay rate
  • No shift work!
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits
  • Fitness Passport gym benefit
  • Paid parental leave
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
  • 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you decide to move
  • A values based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

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