Chef Opportunities – Victoria | Aged Care
Annual Salary from AU$61,967 up to $85,000 – dependent upon grade, superannuation and penalties. Level of experience and skill will determine grade and salary.
Locations
VIC Australia – Metro & Regional Locations
Homes include: Alawarra Lodge, Armadale, Blackburn, Brighton, Capel Sound, Cranbourne, Camberwell, Dandenong North, East Malvern, Fawkner, Frankston, Inala Lodge, Mornington, Ontario, Ringwood, Rosebud, Sandringham, Drysdale, Shenley Manor, Sunraysia, Torquay.
Full‐time role
Develop your career with a leading Aged Care provider
Work for a values‐driven organisation
How You Will Make An Impact As a Cook
Manage compliance related to food safety, WHS and quality.
Lead and motivate the team and participate in recruitment and training of team members.
Stock control and ordering.
Resident dietary management.
Kitchen and food cost management.
Production and delivery of high‐quality meals.
Service excellence around all aspects of the dining experience.
Communicate with residents and families and document their needs if required.
Provide management and guidance to the kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth operation.
Make a real impact you can feel positive about; our care goes beyond meeting needs to truly knowing the people we look after.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Experience in aged care (preferred)



– two years of full‐time experience within aged care is preferred, or broader catering experience in high‐volume commercial catering desired.
Qualification (Cert III/IV in Commercial Cookery) and/or experience working as a chef in aged care; advantageous but not required.
Trade qualifications and experience, and understanding of special dietary needs.
Understanding of food cost management impact.
Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Exceptional customer service mindset.
Strong personal presentation and grooming skills.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
Benefits That Support And Reward You
Flexibility – experience the flexibility to balance work and life.
Competitive rates – earn competitive hourly rates with opportunities for overtime.
Development – grow your career through comprehensive training and development programs.
Study Assistance – supports everything from traineeships to Bachelor degrees.
Reward and Recognition – your dedication won't go unnoticed; we celebrate great work every day.
Additional Information
To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.
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