Job Description
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South Bunbury Community Aged Care
is excited to welcome an
Chef
Assist
to join our team as we open the doors to our brand‐new, 180‐bed aged care home, in November ****
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initial commissioning team
, helping shape the dining experience and kitchen operations from day one within a
state‐of‐the‐art commercial kitchen
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The role is offered on a permanent part‐time basis, with a planned start date in early to mid‐November ****.
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We are a friendly, focused and driven team, seeking people with the right
attitudes and values
to deliver the best
CARE
to our residents:
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Collaboration
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Accountability
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Respect
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Empathy
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Why You'll Love It Here n
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Supportive, inclusive team culture
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Professional growth and development opportunities
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Fun team dress-up days and team lunches
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The excitement of contributing to the commissioning of a brand-new home
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A modern, beautifully designed, purpose‐built kitchen environment
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About the Role n
We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and motivated Chef to deliver high-quality culinary experiences and lead our kitchen team at
South Bunbury Community Aged Care
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n You will be instrumental in helping establish workflows, standards and food service excellence as part of the commissioning phase.
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In this role, you will collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team—including Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carers, General Practitioners, Allied Health professionals, residents and families—to deliver restaurant‐quality dining experiences tailored to the needs of older adults.
About You n
You are a qualified Chef with experience spanning fine dining through to dynamic aged care environments, bringing creativity,



strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
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You will be valued for your ability to:
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Lead and mentor a food services team
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Develop creative menu plans
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Manage budgets and costings effectively
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Build strong relationships with industry suppliers
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Develop and implement high‐quality food safety and compliance processes
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Support residents with varied dietary needs, including textured and modified diets
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Bring a positive, solutions‐focused attitude to a commissioning environment
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To Be Considered, You Will Bring n
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Current trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor qualification (HLTSS*****), issued within the last five years
(Essential)
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A current Police Check (within 12 months)
(Essential)
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Strong knowledge of catering principles and food service operations
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Demonstrated experience leading and managing a catering team
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Commitment to OH&S; and continuous improvement
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Experience developing menus within set budgets
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Ability to manage clinically required diets
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A positive can‐do attitude
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Benefits & Work Culture
n As a purpose‐driven, not‐for‐profit organisation, we value and support our staff. Benefits include:
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Take home more: Package $18,550 tax-free for living expenses, dining & parking!
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Staff discounts at JB Hi‐Fi, Endota Spa and more
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CommBank Workplace Banking
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Modern technology and systems
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Staff room facilities and onsite parking
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Superannuation salary‐sacrifice options
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Novated leasing through Enlist
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HESTA member benefits
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Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Our culture is built on compassion, teamwork, and strong leadership.
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We know that when our staff thrive, our residents benefit.
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📌 Assistant Chef (Bunbury)
🏢 For Purpose Aged Care
📍 Bunbury