Catering Manager (Chef)

South Bunbury Community Aged Care is preparing to open its brandnew, purposebuilt 180bed home in November 2026, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager (Chef) to join us.

The role is offered on a a full time basis, with a planned start mid October to early September 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the initial commissioning team, helping shape the dining experience and kitchen operations from day one within a stateoftheart commercial kitchen..

We are a friendly, focused, and valuesdriven team, seeking people who live our CARE values: Collaboration | Accountability | Respect | Empathy.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Supportive and welcoming team culture
Opportunities to grow as the home establishes and expands
Fun team lunches and themed days

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate, motivated Chef to lead food services at South Bunbury Community Aged Care. You’ll collaborate with nurses, personal carers, allied health professionals, residents, and families to deliver highquality meals and enjoyable dining experiences in our brandnew home.

About You

You are a qualified Chef with experience across commercial, fine dining, or aged care environments. You bring strong leadership, creativity, and a commitment to delivering safe, highquality food service from the ground up.

You will need:

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 (Essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor accreditation (HLTSS00061), issued within the last five years (Essential)
• Police Check within 12 months (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of catering principles
• Proven experience leading and managing catering teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work safely within OH&S and continuous improvement frameworks
• Experience designing menus to set budgets and working with suppliers
• Ability to manage modified and textured diets
• A positive, proactive attitude

Benefits & Work Culture

As a purposedriven, notforprofit organisation, we value and support our staff. Benefits include:

• Take home more: Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!
• Staff discounts at JB HiFi, Endota Spa and more
• CommBank Workplace Banking
• Modern technology and systems
• Staff room facilities and onsite parking
• Superannuation salarysacrifice options
• Novated leasing through Enlist
• HESTA member benefits
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our culture is built on compassion, teamwork, and strong leadership. We know that when our staff thrive, our residents benefit.

Apply Now

Take the opportunity to help shape something new. Apply now and become part of the founding team at South Bunbury Community Aged Care.