Job Description

South Bunbury Community Aged Care is excited to welcome a Weekend Chef to join our team as we open the doors to our brand‑new, 180‑bed aged care home, opening November 2026

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n This is a rare opportunity to be part of the 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‑to-end November 2026.

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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 nn
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
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- Skilled 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 .
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 innovative 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 nn
- Current trade qualifications and Food Safety Supervisor qualification (HLTSS00061), 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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📌 Weekend Chef (Bunbury)
🏢 For Purpose Aged Care
📍 Bunbury