Chef

Are you passionate about food and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Come and join our team at Rathdowne Place located in Carlton where we are leading the industry in driving our award winning 'Better Together' model, raising the quality of living in Aged Care.

We are seeking a Permanent Part-Time Chef to join our team, working 22.5 hours per week across Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (10:00am-6:00pm), with flexibility to occasionally support earlier shifts starting at 6:30am.

What's on Offer:

We value our team greatly and the wonderful work they do within our Residential Communities, to enhance the lives of our residents - the most deserving people in our communities.

Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• $37.72 per hour plus super
• Enjoy additional leave days - Wellbeing, Volunteer, Deep listening and Public Holiday swap
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents
• Access to a number of employee discounts, Fitness passport

The role

As the Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Hospitality Teams while preparing resident meals to the highest quality and maintaining the highest hygiene standards.

We are not only focused on providing exceptional care to our residents but to provide a safe, secure, friendly, and supportive environment for our staff members.

What you will be doing

• Preparing nutritious meals, snacks, and desserts to the highest standards
• Maintaining hygiene standards within the kitchen and adhering to health and safety procedures
• Developing relationships with residents and their families, providing companionship at mealtimes, and seeking feedback on menu improvements
• Working with a friendly team of Cooks, Kitchen Hands and Food Service Assistants

About you

We are looking for an experienced Chef with the following qualities and skills:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• A strong customer focus
• Experience in a similar role within Aged Care or a commercial kitchen would be advantageous
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified meals beneficial
• Willing to obtain an NDIS Clearance Check if successful
• Fully vaccinated for 2026 Influenza and COVID-19 (1 dose) or willing to obtain one

If you're seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful resident relationships through your outstanding clinical care, please apply today.