South Bunbury Community Aged Care is excited to welcome an Chef Assist to join our team as we open the doors to our brand‐current, 180‐bed aged care home, in November ****
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 state‐of‐the‐art commercial kitchen.
The role is offered on a permanent part‐time basis, with a planned start date in early to mid‐November ****.
We are a friendly, focused and driven team, seeking people with the right attitudes and values to deliver the best CARE to our residents:
Collaboration
Accountability
Respect
Empathy
Why You'll Love It Here
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Skilled growth and development opportunities
Fun team dress-up days and team lunches
The excitement of contributing to the commissioning of a brand-new home
A modern, beautifully designed, purpose-built kitchen environment
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and motivated Chef to deliver high-quality culinary experiences and lead our kitchen team at South Bunbury Community Aged Care.
You will be instrumental in helping establish workflows, standards and food service excellence as part of the commissioning phase.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team—including Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carers, General Practitioners, Allied Health professionals, residents and families—to deliver restaurant‐quality dining experiences tailored to the needs of older adults.
About You
You are a qualified Chef with experience spanning fine dining through to dynamic aged care environments, bringing creativity,



strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
You will be valued for your ability to:
Lead and mentor a food services team
Develop innovative menu plans
Manage budgets and costings effectively
Build strong relationships with industry suppliers
Develop and implement high‐quality food safety and compliance processes
Support residents with varied dietary needs, including textured and modified diets
Bring a positive, solutions‐focused attitude to a commissioning environment
To Be Considered, You Will Bring
Current trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor qualification (HLTSS*****), issued within the last five years (Essential)
A current Police Check (within 12 months) (Essential)
Strong knowledge of catering principles and food service operations
Demonstrated experience leading and managing a catering team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to OH&S; and continuous improvement
Experience developing menus within set budgets
Ability to manage clinically required diets
A positive can‐do attitude
Benefits & Work Culture
As a purpose‐driven, not‐for‐profit organisation, we value and support our staff.
Advantages include:
Take home more: Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!
Staff discounts at JB Hi‐Fi, Endota Spa and more
CommBank Workplace Banking
Modern technology and systems
Staff room facilities and onsite parking
Superannuation salary‐sacrifice 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.
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📌 Assistant Chef (Bunbury)
🏢 For Purpose Aged Care
📍 Bunbury