Join our dedicated Hotel Services Team as a
Chef
and make a difference in the lives of our
residents at
West Lakes Residential Aged Care
Facility
.
This role focuses on preparing high-quality
meals, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while providing
exceptional food for our community.
Here's What a Typical Day in the Role Might Look
Like:
Lead the preparation and cooking of meals for residents,
ensuring high-quality food is served.
Collaborate with the Chef Manager to plan menus catering to
dietary requirements, preferences, and cultural needs.
Oversee kitchen operations, including stock control, waste
management, and food safety protocols.
Ensure meals are presented beautifully and in line with
food safety standards.
Work closely with kitchen staff, providing training and
guidance as needed.
What We Offer:
Salary Packaging:
Unlock up to $15,900 in
tax-free earnings through salary packaging, boosting your
take-home pay.
Meal and Entertainment Benefits:
Enjoy an
additional $2,650 tax-free annually.
Leave Loading:
Benefit from 17.5% annual
leave loading, making your holiday pay go further.
Wellbeing Support:
Comprehensive Employee
Assistance Programme offering qualified and personal
support.
Career Growth and Development:
Continuous
training and development opportunities to help you excel.
Flexible and Inclusive Work Environment:
A
supportive and inclusive team culture.
Generous Parental Leave:
16 weeks of paid
parental leave to support you during one of life's most
important milestones.
Who's Hiring?
The
Hotel Services Team
is looking for a
skilled
Chef
to join their agile team.
This team
collaborates to ensure every resident enjoys exceptional meals
tailored to their individual dietary needs.
What Qualities is the Team Looking For?




Culinary expertise with a passion for high-quality
food.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.
A commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
What You'll Bring:
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
qualification.
Proven experience in a similar role, particularly within
aged care or hospitality.
Strong knowledge of HACCP food safety standards.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and
independently.
Why Join Us?
At
UnitingSA
, we are committed to improving the
quality of life for our residents – and as a Chef, you'll be at the
heart of that mission.
You'll have the opportunity to showcase your
culinary skills in a meaningful role, contributing to a
values-driven organisation that cares deeply for both its residents
and team members.
If You're Interested:
For a confidential discussion, contact
Travis
Jenkins,
Hotel Services Manager
,
on
******** ***
.
If you require assistance with your
application, please reach out to our Talent & Acquisition team at
************
.
Applications close Wednesday, 2nd September
****.
UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advert earlier if
a suitable candidate is identified.
We Welcome Applications From:
We welcome applications from all community members, including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse
backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.
Our employment screenings vary based on role requirements to
ensure we recruit individuals aligned with our standards.
Don't forget – you don't need to tick every
box!
If you're inspired to make a positive difference, apply now!
Attachments:
- JD - Chef Aged Care Award Level 6 (Hotel Services)_Nov ****.pdf

📌 Chef (South Australia)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 South Australia