Bring Joy, Comfort and Connection through every meal. We are looking for an enthusiastic member to join our Eldercare family as a Chef at The Lodge

Location: Eldercare The Lodge
Type - Fixed Term Contract until 15/07/2026
Weekly Shifts - Wed, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues (06:00 - 14:00)

At Eldercare, our purpose is straightforward but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

About the Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Chef to join our aged care team and deliver fresh, nutritious, and comforting meals that brighten our residents’ days. We’re a purpose-driven aged care provider committed to dignity, compassion, and connection. Our kitchens are the heart of our homes, and every plate we serve helps create a sense of comfort, familiarity, and joy.

As our Aged Care Chef, you’ll be at the helm of kitchen operations planning and preparing meals that meet a range of dietary needs while maintaining the highest standards in hygiene, food safety, and service delivery.

You’ll collaborate with hospitality staff, dietitians, and care teams to craft meals that are nourishing, well-presented, and tailored to our residents’ preferences and health requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation of nutritious home-style foods for our guests
- Cater for special diets including texture modified & supplements
- Forming and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders, residents and their families, staff and suppliers
- Ensuring all compliance obligations are met, safe food practices, WH&S; and cooking for vulnerable persons
- Maintaining adequate standards of hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen and maintaining supplies

What You Will Bring

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
- Experience in aged care, healthcare, or large-scale food service
- Food Safety Supervisor Certification (Preferred)
- Sound knowledge of dietary needs and modified textures
- A flair for preparing homestyle meals with care and creativity
- A kind heart and team-focused attitude

Why Choose Eldercare?

- Make a real impact through your craft every single day




- Be part of apurpose-driven organisationthat values compassion and community
- Salary packaging optionsto increase your take-home pay
- Ongoingtraining and development opportunities

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Personal Details * Required field

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Questions

Right to WorkTo be employed with Eldercare, you are required to have full working rights in Australia. Please indicate your working rights: *

- I am an Australian citizen or a permanent resident in Australia
- I have a student or temporary visa WITHOUT restricted hours
- I have a student or temporary visa WITH restricted hours




- I do not have the right to work in Australia

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year.

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.

Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status.

- Yes, I have had my vaccination
- No, but I am willing to get the vaccine
- No, I do not wish to be vaccinated
- No, I wish to seek approval for an exemption from the Chief Executive

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines.

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.

Please select what is applicable to your vaccination status.

- I have had my 1st and 2nd dose
- I have had my 1st, 2nd dose and 3rd/booster dose
- I have had my 1st, 2nd dose, 3rd/booster and 4th/winter booster dose
- I wish to seek approval for an exemption from the Chief Executive
- I do not wish to be vaccinated

Employment HistoryHave you previously been employed by Eldercare? *

- Yes – Employed directly through Eldercare
- Yes – Agency
- Yes - Student Placement
- No
- If you have answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate date/s and site/s *

If you have previously worked at Eldercare, is your application for employment being filed under Section 18 of the Return to Work Act? *

- Yes
- No
- Not applicable, I have not previoulsy worked for Eldercare

Do you hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent) *

- Yes
- No

How many years experience do you have as a Chef working in Aged Care or Health? *

- I don't have any experience
- Less than 12 months
- Between 12 months and 5 years
- More than 5 years

I am available to pick up the shift pattern as advertised? *

- Yes
- No
- If you have accessibility needs, please let us know your preferred way for us to contact you during the recruitment process.
- If you were referred to this role by a current Eldercare employee, please provide their full name and employee number (both MUST be provided for the employee to be eligible for a referral bonus).

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