MYVISTA welcomes genuine Chef Lead applicants with Aged Care experience to become part of our team at Balcatta Residential Aged Care.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Applicants with experience preparing European cuisine in a commercial kitchen environment, will be highly regarded.

The role works under the direction of the Residential Aged Care Manager (RACM) and is responsible for planning, preparing and cooking and serving of meals in line with the organisation's agreed menu plans to meet customers’ needs and preferences and catering standards.

The Chef is required to plan and prepare nutritious and culturally appropriate menus and meals that support the customers diverse preference and choices. This would include baking, finger foods, deserts and preparation of meals in line with International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).

MYVISTA cooks all meals fresh on site daily and has an expectation that customer feedback and input is part of the Chef's planning and review process.

Key Responsibilities

- Consistently comply with the organisational values, Code of Conduct, Cultural Diversity Charter, policies, procedures and standards, and ensure team members comply as well.
- Develop and deliver menus following nutritional requirements, customer preferences and dietician guidance to deliver nutritious and flavoursome meals for a diverse range of customers.
- Maintaining, rotating and checking stock controls and ordering of supplies/ equipment as required for menu planning and budget requirements.
- Supervision of both kitchen and servery staff, cleaning, food-safe duties and performance reviews and management outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality of customer,



organisation and staff information.
- Liaises with the Residential Aged Care Manager and clinical team for guidance and support in providing appropriate meals and enhancing compliance with Accreditation and Food Safety Standards, International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and Management Systems.
- Maintain the kitchen environment for hygiene, and cleanliness, ensure equipment remains in safe and functional working order, and that supplies are correctly stored and maintained.
- Develop and role model a positive and safe working environment.
- Meets and complies with all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety standards and auditing requirements.

Essential Qualifications / Skills

- Australian Chef qualifications and certificates. Experience preparing European cuisine in a commercial kitchen environment, will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrate a passion for delivering all-around high-quality, nutritious and relevant meal services for a diverse range of Aged Care customers.
- Previous experience in a Residential Aged Care environment is highly desirable.
- Have demonstrated team leader and supervisory skills with a proven ability to direct, manage, teach/ coach, guide and train catering staff and manage all shift/ days performance and productivity.
- Commitment to Safety,



Continuous Improvement and Risk Management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to support Residential Aged Care Manager with recruitment of appropriate team members and undertake performance reviews and management.
- Ability to develop and revise menu plans in collaboration with customers, dietician, Residential Aged Care Manager.
- Ability to order, maintain, track and control stock and equipment supplies, levels against agreed budget outcomes and required needs.
- Demonstrated ability to listen and meet with customers to hear and manage and record their feedback, and complaints and achieve positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and follow recipes and menus and ensure these are available and shared with other cooks and catering team members.
- Willingness to learn and develop skills and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) and Quality and Safety Management systems.
- Computer literacy and competency skills.
- Proven qualified written and verbal communication skills to engage with all customers and staff.
- Current driver’s license.

To work at MYVISTA you will be required to provide a National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old). MYVISTA is a non-smoking environment. Interested Chefs should provide a cover letter and CV outlining qualifications, experience and availability. While we would love to contact each applicant, we will only contact shortlisted applicants and thank applicants in advance for taking the time to apply.

📌 Chef Lead - Aged Care (Balcatta)
🏢 MYVISTA
📍 Balcatta