The Chef is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals within our residential aged care setting. This role supports residents' health, wellbeing, dignity, and choice through the delivery of meals that are safe, nutritious, and person-centred. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who values teamwork, quality, and delivering meals that make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives.

Key responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present meals in accordance with approved menus, recipes, and production schedules

Ensure meals meet therapeutic, allergy, cultural, religious, and texture-modified dietary requirements

Prepare texture-modified meals and thickened fluids in accordance with the IDDSI framework

Support menu flexibility and resident choice in consultation with the Chef Manager

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention and control

Ensure correct storage, labelling, rotation, and handling of food, including allergen management

Complete required food safety monitoring, documentation, and corrective actions

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times

Support a positive, respectful, and person-centred dining experience

Communicate effectively with care, clinical, and lifestyle teams regarding resident dietary needs

About you

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or IV or equivalent)





Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)

Current Police Check and NDIS Check

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Demonstrated experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment

Knowledge of food safety legislation, infection prevention and control, and safe food handling practices

Experience preparing special diets and texture-modified meals

Understanding of the IDDSI framework and nutritional needs of older people

Solid communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Full working rights in Australia

About us

John Curtin Aged Care is a community-focused, not-for-profit aged care facility committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a warm and supportive environment. Located in the heart of Creswick, our 65-bed facility includes our Peacock Wing, a specialised 18-bed Memory Care Unit, where we support residents living with dementia with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus additional meals and entertainment perks

Novated leasing options available

Staff discounts and delicious barista-made coffee at our onsite Curtin Café

Located in Creswick, just 15 minutes from the Ballarat CBD and 1.5 hours from Melbourne

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

A welcoming and supportive team culture where people genuinely care

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🏢 John Curtin Aged Care
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