Job Description:

About Fronditha Care

Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds since 1977. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.

Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care. More than 1000 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations at our Clayton residence, delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate meals that enhance the dining experience for our residents.

In this role, you will oversee the Kitchen Services Team, ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and in line with food safety standards and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in menu planning, maintaining compliance, and creating a positive and engaging food service environment that supports resident wellbeing.

The Day-to-Day Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary, cultural and personal preferences
- Lead and support the Kitchen Services Team to ensure efficient daily operations
- Contribute to menu planning, recipe development and cost control
- Monitor food safety, hygiene and infection control practices in line with the Food Safety Program (FSP)
- Order supplies, manage stock levels and liaise with approved suppliers
- Ensure kitchen equipment, work areas and cleaning schedules meet compliance standards
- Maintain accurate documentation and support audit readiness
- Oversee meal presentation and contribute to a positive dining experience for residents
- Respond to feedback and participate in continuous improvement initiatives





What Success Looks Like For This Role
- Minimum 1 year experience in aged care
- Ability to cook Greek cuisine required
- Consistently delivering high-quality, resident-focused meals and dining experiences
- Ability to manage food preparation and meal service in compliance with dietary requirements
- Knowledge and experience preparing texture-modified meals and modified diets in line with residents' dietary requirements and care plans
- Maintaining full compliance with food safety, audit and regulatory requirements
- Effective kitchen operations with strong cost control and resource management
- Accurate documentation, reporting and adherence to the Food Safety Program
- A well-led, engaged kitchen team delivering timely and efficient service
- A safe, clean and organised kitchen environment aligned with WHS standards
- Active contribution to continuous improvement and organisational excellence

Why choose Fronditha Care?

Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.

Our benefits

- Above award pay with annual pay increases under respective Enterprise Agreements.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum of pre-tax income.
- Meal and entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per annum.
- Benefits available through Fronditha Care's superannuation partner.
- Gender neutral paid parental leave of 6 weeks.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Enhanced leave entitlements for employees covered by respective Enterprise Agreements.
- Learning and development, career pathway opportunities, communities of practice and other learning programs.
- Access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support for personal and skilled assistance.

If you're looking for an opportunity to bring joy through food and make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please forward your resume to

A current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement) is required.

📌 Chef (Clayton South)
🏢 Fronditha Care
📍 Clayton South