At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our ****staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
philosophy –
Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
– underpinned by our values of
Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion
, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell
Easy to access with public transport and
free on/off site parking
Above award
hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650
annually
Annual
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Career pathways
, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave
options
Location options - move within our
Uniting AgeWell network
(Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit,
values-based
organisation
About the role:
Are you a passionate Chef looking for flexibility, variety, and meaningful work? Join Uniting AgeWell as a Casual Multi‐Site Chef and bring your culinary expertise to our aged care communities across
Preston, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Box Hill, Forest Hill, and Wantirna
.
Working across multiple locations, you'll have the opportunity to create nutritious, high‐quality meals that make a genuine difference in the lives of older people, while enjoying the support of a collaborative team and a positive workplace culture.




Every shift offers the chance to build your skills, meet new colleagues, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences for our residents.
In this role, you will:
Plan, order, and prepare nutritious, high‐quality meals that enhance residents' dining experiences.
Cater to specialised dietary requirements, including texture‐modified diets, fortified meals, and nutritional supplements.
Maintain exceptional food presentation and quality standards.
Ensure a high level of compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP procedures, and infection prevention requirements.
Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and minimise food waste.
Collaborate with care and hospitality teams to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.
Support kitchen operations and maintain a clean, safe, and organised work setting.
About you:
This is the place for you if you have:
Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
Have experience in a Residential Aged Care kitchen environment (ordering, budgeting and rostering)
Have worked with specialised diets, including supplements and texture modified foods
Fully conversant with HACCP and food safety legislation
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the
B
E
S
T
way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
A current Working With
Children Check card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here:Chef PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team ******. Please note the position and location.
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📌 Multi Site Chef (Casual) (Melbourne)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Melbourne