Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and professional Chef to join our team in a busy, HACCP-approved Cook Chill kitchen, delivering fresh, high-quality food services to the Aged Care sector.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of nutritious, well-balanced meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities include

Ensure all food service activities are carried out in accordance with the Food Safety Program (FSP), Bolton Clarke Food Standards, and direction from the General Manager

Assist with the ongoing development, maintenance, and adherence to standardised recipes

Plan and prepare delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious meals in line with the Bolton Clarke standard menu

Support kitchen operations including food preparation, stock control, ordering, and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain compliance with Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) requirements

Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and crockery meet strict hygiene and cleanliness standards

Manage food and kitchen budgets in consultation with the General Manager

Support purchasing and ordering processes to ensure efficient stock levels

Foster a positive, cooperative, and team-focused working environment





Perform any other duties as required or directed by the General Manager

About You

To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate the following:

A current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (essential)

Previous experience as a Chef is essential

Knowledge of good hygiene practices

Professional presentation

Prior to commencement - complete a National Police Check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain)

About this location:

Located in Townsville, our Bolton Clarke Glendale facility is home to a close-knit community of residents. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, Glendale is an exceptional aged care environment that tru

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax perks - claim up to $18,550 tax free
Private health insurance and gym discounts

An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Kirby Heiler ()

📌 Chef (Townsville)
🏢 Bolton Clarke
📍 Townsville